Officers appeal for information following a robbery in Westhoughton

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Bolton Neighbourhood Crime Team are appealing for information following a robbery that occurred near Glebe Street in Westhoughton, Bolton at around 8:30pm on Saturday 20 May 2023.

Officers are now appealing to the public for information and they are particularly interested in speaking to the man pictured. It is important to note the man is a witness to the robbery and it is believed he could have vital information that could aid the investigation.

PC Kirk of Bolton Neighbourhood Crime Team said: "This was a particularly nasty incident where the victim has had items stolen from her and has sustained a broken shoulder. We're keen to speak with anyone with any information that will help assist with our enquires.”

"Please also get in touch if you can identify the man pictured or if you have any other information that could aid our investigation - including any footage you might have such as CCTV or dashcam."

To make a report, contact Bolton's Neighbourhood Crime Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 0161 856 4198 , quoting log 2367 of the 21/05/2023 or via the LiveChat function on GMP's website: www.gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.