Six men have been charged after dramatic police raids targeting an alleged organised burglary and theft network operating across multiple counties.
Officers from Cambridgeshire Constabulary joined forces with Norfolk Constabulary to execute four simultaneous warrants in Cottenham and surrounding areas in May as part of an ongoing crackdown on acquisitive crime.
The coordinated operation involved specialist officers from the Acquisitive Crime Team, Neighbourhood Policing Teams and the Rural Crime Action Team. Nine people were arrested in connection with burglary and firearms offences.
Police said the latest action followed an earlier warrant this year at the same location where officers uncovered suspected stolen property including a caravan and jewellery, leading to six previous arrests linked to firearms and burglary offences.
Now, six men have been charged with conspiracy to commit dwelling burglary and conspiracy to commit theft offences allegedly carried out across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex and Kent between December 2025 and May 2026.
Those charged are:
- Michael Wall, 25, of Water Lane, Cottenham
- Patrick Wall, 22, of Hampstead Lane, Nettlestead, Maidstone
- Kevin Wall, 23, of Water Lane, Cottenham
- Patrick Boswell, 34, of Eagle Way, Northstowe
- Daniel Sheridan, 43, of Water Lane, Cottenham
- Richard Wall, 25, of Waddelow Road, Waterbeach
Richard Wall has also been charged with three counts of assault on an emergency worker.
During the raids, officers recovered more suspected stolen property, including firearms and ammunition, vehicles and plant machinery.
Detective Inspector Alice Draper, from the Acquisitive Crime Team, said: “This activity has enabled us to disrupt organised criminality and remove suspected stolen property from circulation.
“We understand the significant impact these offences have on communities and want to reassure the public that criminal behaviour will be robustly dealt with.”
Police have also released footage of the arrests on the force’s YouTube channel.
