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Serving police officer in Oldham charged with theft

A serving Greater Manchester Police officer who works in the Oldham district has been charged with theft.

PC Edward Ballantyne-Rowland has been charged with three counts of theft.

GMP say the incidents happened between October and December 2020.

The 24-year-old has been bailed to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on 18 November 2021.

GMP say PC Ballantyne-Rowland remains suspended from duty pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings.

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