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NEW DIVISIONAL COMMANDER FOR OLDHAM

Oldham Division is welcoming a new Chief Superintendent as the Divisional Commander for the area. Catherine Hankinson takes on the role follow-ing the departure of Tim Forber who will be taking over new responsibilities and remains part of Greater Manchester Police. Catherine is a familiar face to the Division having been in the role of Superintendent responsible for operations. Prior to this she was responsible for partnership working, criminal justice and neighbourhood policing and has worked on the Division for three years. She has 17 years of experience in police and previous roles have included; Chief Inspector at South Manchester Division, Force Duty Officer and Chief Constable’s Staff Officer.

Chief Superintendent Catherine Hankinson said: “My time as Superintendent here in Oldham has allowed me the opportunity to gain a breadth of knowledge and experience on the issues and concerns of the community. I hope that through this new role I will be able to increase this understanding and build on Tim’s success. “Over the last three years crime in Oldham has reduced by 23 per cent and antisocial behaviour by 45 per cent.”“Over the next couple of months I will continue with our high profile campaign to ensure organised criminals no longer profit from their life of crime and that the assets we seize from them are ploughed back into community initiatives. Over the last three years crime in Oldham has reduced by 23 per cent and antisocial behaviour by 45 per cent. I am committed to continuing to reduce crime and to give victims the excellent service they deserve from the police.” Outgoing Chief Superinten-

dent, Tim Forber, said: “It has been a pleasure to be in the role of commander for Oldham. I have enjoyed all of the experiences that have come with my time here and wish Catherine all of the success for the future.” For non-emergency calls or to report a crime call police on 101, for more information visit gmp.police.uk/oldham. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity that will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement. Use 999 only in emergencies where there is a threat to life or property or a crime in progress.

Tim Forber

Catherine Hankinson

Oldham Business Mentoring Drop-inOldham Business Leadership Group and the Business Growth Hub are offering a drop-in service to those who want to know more about business mentoring, both the benefits of having a mentor or of being a mentor. Business Growth Hub mentors are here to help your business grow. Our support is delivered by business people for business people and we can connect you to one-to-one mentoring support that will help you achieve personal and professional growth.Would you like to mentor or be mentored? Could you help

others to benefit from your business experience and acumen? We would like to connect you with companies and business professionals that want to grow their bottom line, develop their profile and create new business growth.No need to book – just drop in!February 7, 2013 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham. For more information visit www.oldham.gov.uk/info or call Graham McKendrick on 07515188974.

Man wanted for Oldham rape in 2008Police have issued the image of a man wanted in connection with a rape. Ghulam Raza, 32, is wanted after a woman was raped in the Oldham area on Friday 26 September 2008. He is known to have links in Oldham, Manchester and London. Anyone with information should phone police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.