Man charged with five counts of shoplifting faces court
A man accused of being a prolific shoplifter will face court after being arrested and charged.
Police detained James Alty, from Leigh, on Saturday and he will face five theft offences when he appears before magistrates.
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Police said the charges relate to shoplifting activity in Astley and Tyldesley.