Man arrested after 67-year-old woman was victim of violent robbery

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft following a shocking incident on Friday

A man has been arrested after a 67-year-old woman was robbed on a North Manchester street.

Yesterday (Monday), a 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft following an incident on Friday (February 9).

Officers received a report around 12:55pm of a 67-year-old woman who had been robbed on Clayton Hall Road.

It was established that the male suspect approached the victim from behind, dragged her to the floor and stole her handbag before making off towards Stanton Street.

The woman was taken to hospital with injuries to her leg and shoulder requiring surgery.

Detective Sergeant Terina Arthern, of GMP’s City of Manchester North district, said: “We’d like to firstly thank the public for their assistance in sharing the appeal for information.

"With the information provided from the local community we have successfully made an arrest and he will remain in custody for further questioning.

"Every bit of information really counts and is continuing to help us build a clearer picture to ensure we secure justice for the victim of this crime.

"We are continuing to support her and her family at this time and she is currently awaiting surgery to the injuries she sustained during this incident.

"We are continuing to appeal for any further information the local community may have regarding this incident, if you were in the local area, have CCTV nearby or witnessed the incident please do contact us as every bit of information really does help.

"Greater Manchester Police are committed to tackling perpetrators of burglary, theft and robbery and we will do everything we can to secure justice and support victims of crime.”

Information can be shared by calling GMP on 0161 856 3395 / 1146 quoting log number 1467 of 09/02/2024.

You can also report information to GMP's website using the ‘tell us about’ tool here

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers - anonymously - on 0800 555 111.

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