Following an investigation by Rochdale CID, a teenager has been charged in connection with the criminal damage to the Cenotaph in Rochdale on November 7, 2023. The individual, whose identity cannot be revealed due to legal reasons, faces charges of racially aggravated criminal damage and theft.
Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Round reassured the public that such incidents are taken extremely seriously and that the authorities have been working diligently with local partners to address the matter. He emphasised that criminal damage towards Cenotaphs will not be tolerated in Greater Manchester, and the police will be resolute in bringing those responsible to justice.
