Officers are trying to locate the victim of a robbery after incident in Prestwich

Shortly before 12pm on Bury New Road on 15 February 2025, we received reports from numerous members of the public that three men approached another man and began trying to assault him.

The reports stated that it is believed that the men, who were dressed in all black clothing, took the victim’s phone from him and then began to drag him down the street, before going out of sight.

Officers attended immediately and arrested a man in his twenties on suspicion of robbery.

Police are now appealing for the believed victim or anybody who may know who he is to come forward and assist with the investigation. We are additionally asking for anyone witnessed this incident to come forwards.

Police Constable David Lawrence, said: “We have conducted initial enquiries and we believe that a man may have been a victim of a crime and we are very keen to speak to him and find out what happened.

“We know that being robbed is a traumatic experience and it is possible he may have spoken to a close friend or a family member about what happened.

“I would like to urge this man or anybody who knows him and may have spoken to him about what happened to please contact the police.

“Anybody with information should contact the police on 101 quoting log 1212 of 15/02/2025 or alternatively the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."