A man has been sentenced to 44 months in prison at Manchester Crown Court after admitting to a series of commercial burglaries across Manchester city centre.
Iain Dickinson aged 41, of Maine Road, Moss Side, was arrested in June 2025 following forensic evidence recovered from a burglary at a premises on Quay Street. The incident, which occurred on 1 June 2025, was part of a wider spike in commercial burglaries identified by officers across the city throughout May and June 2025.
Following his arrest, Dickinson was interviewed and admitted to a significant number of additional offences. Further investigative work led to more admissions, with Dickinson ultimately charged with seven counts of burglary and one count of criminal damage. A further 21 burglary offences were taken into consideration, bringing the total number of offences detected to 29. Dickinson is responsible for over £18,000 worth of stolen goods and damages.
The offender was remanded post-charge and has since been recalled to prison. As well as the 44 months imprisonment, the man has been handed an eight-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), effective from 6 August 2025, which puts restrictions on his movements and will be supervised.
Detective Inspector Natalie McDonald of the neighbourhood crime team, City of Manchester, said: “This result is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our officers and staff across multiple teams. This result is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our officers and staff across multiple teams, who are committed to tackling burglary offending.
“Our work allowed us to uncover Dickinson as a persistent offender whose actions have caused significant disruption and distress to local businesses and communities. By securing this conviction, and uncovering a total of 29 offences, we’ve not only brought justice to those affected but also prevented further harm.
“Furthermore, the CBO will help us manage his movements and reduce the risk of reoffending. This case highlights the power of teamwork and intelligence-led policing, and I’m incredibly proud of everyone involved. Their efforts have made a real difference in keeping Greater Manchester safer.”
