Increased police presence in Stockport after robbery in Grafton Street Park

At around 11.30pm on Saturday 25 March 2023, police were called to reports of a robbery at Grafton Street Park in Stockport.

Police attended and it is believed that a 65-year-old man was walking his dogs in the park and was approached by three men in their early 20s it is believed that grabbed one of his dogs threatening to harm it unless he handed over his jewellery and belongings.

The 65 year old man suffered minor injuries and subsequently handed over his property to the men. The items include a high value watch, gold and silver ring and a gold neck chain.

PC James Seaborn from GMP's Stockport district said: “This has been a terrifying ordeal for the victim and this type of behaviour is not tolerated in Stockport.

“We’re wanting to identify three men who we wish to speak to and may be able to help us with our enquiries.

“The first man is believed to be in his 20s and described around 5 ft 8 with a stocky build wearing a black hoody with hood pulled over his head, black scarf covering his face, grey tracksuit bottoms, blue Nike trainers.

“The second man is described as 6ft tall with white skin, a larger build. He was described to have a tattoo or mole to the side of his right eye and wearing light grey hoody with hood pulled over head, black scarf coving bottom part of his face, light blue Nike tracksuit bottoms wand black trainers.

“The third man is believed to  be around 5 ft 10 tall with a skinny build, black surgical type mask covering face, black hoody with the hood pulled over his head, black pants and black crocs.

“It is believed the men have then fled the area in opposite directions out of the park.

“There is an increased police presence in the area as officers continue to investigate this incident and teams are working diligently. We remind all residents to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings, especially in public areas such as parks.

“I would urge people who were in the area at the time of the incident, or anyone who has mobile or CCTV or dashcam footage that may be of interest to police to contact us as a matter of urgency as they may have information which is vital to our investigation.

"Anyone with information regarding this incident please contact the Stockport Neighbourhood Crime Team on 0161 856 9637 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”