Woman arrested after suspected attempt robbery in north Manchester

We’ve arrested a woman on suspicion of attempting to rob another woman’s handbag, leaving her injured, in Cheetham Hill on Saturday afternoon.

Officers responded to a call at around 4.25pm reporting an attempted robbery involving a knife on Larch Gardens, which left a woman in her 60s with a wound to her hand.

A 40-year-old woman of Pakistani ethnicity was restrained by members of the public before officers arrived and arrested her minutes later.

The suspect is in custody on suspicion of assault, robbery and possession of a bladed article.

The victim’s bag was not taken.

It is believed there may be a second suspect who is outstanding, and patrols are in the area continuing to try and locate her.

We are working to establish the full circumstances of the incident but do not believe this to be motivated by race or religion.

We are supporting the victim who has gone to hospital to treatment to her hand injury and is understandably shaken.

Anyone with information should contact us on 101 quoting incident 2441 of 06/06/2026.

Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Always dial 999 in an emergency.

Detective Superintendent Sarah Harris said: “Firstly, the victim is thankfully in a stable condition in hospital and is receiving treatment for an injury to her hand. We know this incident was witnessed by members of our local Sikh community, who we know will be shaken by it.

“While we do not believe race or religion was a motive, it is still a shocking ordeal for the victim and those who witnessed it. We are supporting the victim and officers remain in the area.

“Officers made an arrest eight minutes after the call was made and I thank members of the public for helping to detain the suspect. The suspect remains in custody, and we are working to locate a potential second suspect.

“I understand the wider worries expressed by all our communities regarding safety on our streets. In Greater Manchester, we continue to stress our priority is keeping all people safe by listening to communities and policing without fear or favour.”