On Saturday (September 2), a 39-year-old wanted male was located and arrested on suspicion of multiple offences of fraud by false representation after he was found by police officers hiding in a shed in Shaw.

The man was taken into police custody for further questioning.

On Sunday (September 3), Daniel Mather (39) of Longfellow Crescent in Oldham was charged with two counts of fraud by false representation and remanded into custody.

Yesterday (Tuesday), Mather was charged with a further seven counts of fraud by false representation.

He is next due to appear at Manchester Crown Court on Monday, October 9, 2023.