Teenager arrested after being found in Bolton bin

Police say he was "rubbish at hiding"

Author: Michelle PontingPublished 25th Oct 2026

Police have questioned a teenager, who was found in a bin, in connection with a disturbance in Bolton.

Police were called at 3.50am, on Saturday 24th October, to reports of a disturbance in the Ullswater Drive area of Farnworth.

It's claimed a group had tried to break into a garden shed.

Following searches of surrounding gardens, officers located a 17 year old hiding inside a wheelie bin. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of burglary.

A 16 year old girl was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary.

Both have been bailed.

Enquiries remain ongoing to identify and locate those believed to have been involved in the incident.

Sergeant Emily Fogg said: “Our policing teams are committed to rooting our criminality in our communities and will continue to seek justice for victims of this invasive crime.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting the log number 475 of 24/10/26.”