Six men charged for organised burglaries across multiple counties
Police take action in Cottenham as part of ongoing investigation
Six men have been charged following extensive police action across several counties, including Cambridgeshire.
The police operation, which aimed to tackle organised burglary and theft, saw Cambridgeshire Constabulary closely collaborating with Norfolk Constabulary.
Officers executed four simultaneous warrants in Cottenham and surrounding areas in May, linked to an ongoing investigation into acquisitive crime.
The operation involved officers from the Acquisitive Crime Team, Neighbourhood Policing Teams, the Rural Crime Action Team, and other specialist units.
They arrested nine individuals for burglary and firearms offences.
This followed a previous warrant conducted earlier in the year at the same location, resulting in the discovery of stolen items like a caravan and jewellery, and the arrest of six individuals.
The men now charged are accused of conspiracy to commit dwelling burglary and conspiracy to commit theft spanning Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, and Kent between December 2025 and May 2026.
The individuals charged are:
Michael Wall, 25, of Water Lane, Cottenham
Patrick Wall, 22, of Hampstead Lane, Nettlestead, Maidstone
Kevin Wall, 23, of Water Lane, Cottenham
Patrick Boswell, 34, of Eagle Way, Northstowe
Daniel Sheridan, 43, of Water Lane, Cottenham
Richard Wall, 25, of Waddelow Road, Waterbeach
Richard Wall faces an additional charge of three counts of assault on an emergency worker.
During these warrants, officers recovered suspected stolen items, including firearms and ammunition, vehicles, and plant equipment.
Detective Inspector Alice Draper from the Acquisitive Crime Team said:
“This activity has enabled us to disrupt organised criminality and remove suspected stolen property from circulation."
"We understand the significant impact these offences have on communities and want to reassure the public that criminal behaviour will be robustly dealt with."