E-fit clue to snare tie-up terror raider

WANTED . . . an e-fit of one of the yobs who tied up a 13-year-old girl in Garden Suburb

AN E-FIT of one of the thugs who tied up a 13-year-old girl and threatened to cut off her fingers has been released by police.

Last Wednesday evening the terrified 13-year-old victim was alone at her home in Croft Brow, Garden Suburb, when armed men broke in thrtough the back door, slapped the terrified girl across the face, dragged her upstairs and tied her hands and feet.

They threatened her with a large knife and ordered her to reveal where her parents kept any valuables.

The defenceless teen was left tied up for 45 minutes after the raiders ran off empty-handed

The first offender is described as black, in his 30s, of medium build, around 6ft tall. He was wearing a black woolly hat, jeans and gloves with a brown jacket and a scarf partially covering his face.

The second is white, in his 20s, taller than 6ft and skinny. He was wearing a dark woolly hat, black jacket and was clean shaven.

Anyone with information should call police on 0161-856 9035 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800-555 111.