Wanted man has links to Oldham

Picture courtesy of Greater Manchester Police

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Hyde.

Grant Leigh, aged 27, is wanted in connection with an arson that took place on Clayton Street in Dukinfield on December 25, 2017.

He is also wanted on recall to prison after breaching the terms of his license set when he was released in July, 2018.

Leigh is known to have links to the Oldham, Tameside and Wythenshawe areas of Greater Manchester.

He is aware that he is wanted by police and is actively evading arrest.

Anybody who is found to be assisting Leigh in his efforts to avoid being found will face prosecution.

Anybody with information regarding the whereabouts of Grant Leigh is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9353 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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