Two teenagers arrested after Christmas presents stolen in Haydock

An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old are being questioned

Author: Owen ArandsPublished 21st Dec 2025

Two people have been arrested after a burglary and a series of attempted break-ins in Haydock during the early hours of Saturday, 20th December.

Police said a house in Fairclough Crescent was burgled at around 2.55am.

Christmas presents were taken from beneath a Christmas tree, along with keys and a handbag.

Officers said there were also attempted burglaries at nine other houses.

These happened on Laurel Road, Rowan Close and Holly Road between 3am and 3.30am.

A male aged 18 and a male aged 15, both from Haydock, have been arrested.

They have been taken to a police station where they will be interviewed by detectives.

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