Prison equipment theft - Middleton man charged

Four people will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court next week

A man from Middleton is among three men and one woman who have been charged in connection with thefts from HMP Forest Bank.

Paul Albertsen (aged 41) of Easton Close in Middleton has been charged with theft and proceeds of crime offences.

Aidan Bligh (38) of Billington Avenue, Rossendale has been charged with theft and proceeds of crime offences.

Paul Hewitt (40) of James Street in Radcliffe has been charged with theft and proceeds of crime offences.

Samantha Bligh (39) of Billington Avenue, Rossendale has been charged with proceeds of crime offences.

They will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

The charges relate to the theft of over £250,000 worth of electronic equipment from the prison.

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