Rochdale, Greater Manchester — A man has been remanded in custody following a series of alleged rogue trader offences targeting residents in Rochdale. Thomas Hallisey, 48, of no fixed abode, appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on 12th March 2026. He was charged with seven counts of fraud by false representation and one count of theft in a dwelling. The charges relate to a string of incidents that occurred between January and March 2026. According to authorities, the offences involved a pattern of deceptive practices commonly associated with rogue trading. Hallisey was initially remanded in custody following his arrest and was further remanded by the court on 12th March pending his next scheduled court appearance. Police Issue Warning to Residents Greater Manchester Police have issued a public advisory urging vigilance following the charges. Investigators noted that the alleged offences involved individuals claiming to have completed services, or stating the...