Eight men from Wythenshawe and Salford are set to appear in court charged with conspiracy to commit burglary and steal motor vehicles, following a series of break-ins and car thefts across Cheshire and Greater Manchester. The arrests came after coordinated raids by more than 100 officers from Cheshire Police and Greater Manchester Police.
Police Raids and Arrests
On the morning of Thursday, 9 July 2026, police raided nine homes in Wythenshawe, leading to the arrest of seven suspects. An eighth suspect was apprehended on Wednesday, 8 July, at 9:45 pm after a police chase in Salford. The operation targeted individuals believed to be responsible for a spate of criminal activity spanning several months.
Charges and Court Appearance
All eight men have been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary dwelling with intent to steal and conspiracy to steal motor vehicles. They are scheduled to appear at Chester Magistrates' Court on Saturday, 11 July 2026. The charges relate to an investigation into more than 20 burglaries at homes in Macclesfield, Trafford, Stockport, and Wythenshawe between May 2026 and June 2026.
List of Accused
The accused individuals are: Shaun Parry, 34, of Lyndene Road, Wythenshawe; Gary Stanway, 34, of Tuffley Road, Wythenshawe; Damien Carter, 26, of Robinswood Road, Wythenshawe; Delton Timothy, 21, of no fixed abode; Alan McCabe, 25, of Marlston Avenue, Salford; Niall Ritchie, 21, of Plowden Road, Wythenshawe; Jordan Davies, 32, of Moor Lane, Wythenshawe; and Lewis Deakin, 22, of Overdale Road, Wythenshawe.
Impact on Communities
The burglaries and car thefts have caused significant distress among residents in the affected areas. The police operation demonstrates a concerted effort to tackle organized crime and bring perpetrators to justice. Further details are expected to emerge during the court proceedings.
