Man and woman arrested following a robbery in Sale

Officers received a report on Sunday 3 October 2021 of a robbery that had occurred on Frodsham Road, Sale earlier at around 4pm that afternoon.

Enquiries have since established a 16 year-old boy was walking along the road when he was approached by a male on a moped. The moped stopped the boy to ask for the time before driving off.

He then later circled back and passed the boy before stealing jewellery from around the boy's neck.

Thankfully the victim was left uninjured

An investigation was launched and following enquiries a 21 year-old male was arrested at an address in Sale. He was arrested on suspicion of robbery and has since been released on bail.

A 20-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and drug offences. She has been released pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 7544 or 101 quoting incident 2566 of 03/10/21. Alternatively details can be passed via our LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.