Elderly Woman Seriously Injured in Rochdale Mugging: Witness Appeal
A 77-year-old woman is in hospital with life-changing injuries after being mugged in Rochdale on Thursday, March 6. The robbery took place at 10.40 am on the corner of Crosby Street and Leyton Street, leaving the elderly victim with severe injuries.
The elderly woman was knocked to the ground before the suspect snatched her handbag. Police have not yet identified the perpetrator, and no arrests have been made. The woman was taken to the hospital, where she is receiving treatment for her injuries.
Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation into the robbery and are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are particularly interested in any video footage that may have been captured in the area at the time of the crime.
Local residents have expressed their shock and sadness at the incident, with many describing the Syke area as a usually quiet and safe place to live.
Police are urging anyone with information or video footage to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting log 916 of March 6 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The incident has highlighted the issue of elderly people being targeted in muggings and robberies. According to a recent report by Age UK, older people are often seen as easy targets by criminals, and the number of reported crimes against the elderly has been rising in recent years.
The charity is calling for greater protection for elderly people and is urging the government to take action to tackle the issue. They are also encouraging local communities to look out for their elderly neighbours and report any suspicious activity to the police.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and help them bring the perpetrator to justice.
The elderly woman was knocked to the ground before the suspect snatched her handbag. Police have not yet identified the perpetrator, and no arrests have been made. The woman was taken to the hospital, where she is receiving treatment for her injuries.
Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation into the robbery and are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are particularly interested in any video footage that may have been captured in the area at the time of the crime.
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Local residents have expressed their shock and sadness at the incident, with many describing the Syke area as a usually quiet and safe place to live.
Police are urging anyone with information or video footage to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting log 916 of March 6 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The incident has highlighted the issue of elderly people being targeted in muggings and robberies. According to a recent report by Age UK, older people are often seen as easy targets by criminals, and the number of reported crimes against the elderly has been rising in recent years.
The charity is calling for greater protection for elderly people and is urging the government to take action to tackle the issue. They are also encouraging local communities to look out for their elderly neighbours and report any suspicious activity to the police.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and help them bring the perpetrator to justice.
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