Gold watch taken in Oldham robbery

Two men approached another man in Whitehall Lane, before attacking him and making off with a Gold Omega watch. Image courtesy of GMP

Police officers are appealing for information following reports of a robbery in Oldham.

At approximately 9.45pm on Thursday, August 24, two men approached another man in Whitehall Lane, before attacking him and making off with a Gold Omega watch.

Enquiries are still ongoing and officers are now asking members of the public for any information that they may have on the incident.

Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have seen the watch in recent weeks.

Anyone with information is asked to call officers on 101 or 0161 856 4521, quoting log number 3720 of 24/8/23.

You can also report information here, or by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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