The cop in charge of policing Stockport has made tackling the scourge of off-road bikes one of his first priorities. Chief Superintendent Lewis Hughes was appointed District Commander six-weeks-ago. An experienced officer, he has been with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) since 2003.
He joins the borough from the force's Serious Crime Division, where he led a number of high-profile and complex investigations - including the fire at Bismark House Mill in Oldham and a number of murder enquiries. Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , he said: "It's a great opportunity. I've been at GMP 21 years and absolutely love policing.
This is quite different. I've come from serious crime, investigating complex matters. But it's as exciting as ever to be putting the uniform on, getting out on the streets and tackling different challenges.
" READ MORE: New images reveal what Stockport Pyramid could look like inside as it's transformed into 'luxury dining experience' "I'm really glad I'm here," he added. "Everyone has made me feel really welcome. It's a great town.
It's a great place to live and it's a safe place to live. It's a great place to bring up your family and to open a business. We want to keep it that way.
"Obviously, there are different areas in Stockport , some focused around the town centre and some in the suburbs and more rural. They've all got different challenges and crime types - as anywhere does." Over the coming months, Chf Spt Hughes said there will be a 'refocus' on nei.
