TYLDESLEY, Atherton and Hindley police stations will be closed over the Millennium Weekend.

The public counters will shut on Friday, Dec 31, Saturday, January 1 and Sunday, January 2. Tyldesley and Atherton will also be closed on Monday, January 3 but Hindley will open between 9am and 5pm on that day.

Leigh and Wigan will remain open 24 hours a day.

For general enquiries you can telephone the Police on 0161 872 5050.

Only in an emergency, when there is an immediate threat to life or property, should a 999 call be made.

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