Police have issued CCTV images of males they want to speak with
Police want to speak with the males pictured(Image: GMP)
A man aged 80 was pulled to the ground in a shocking Manchester city centre robbery, police have revealed.
Greater Manchester Police have now issued CCTV images capturing three males officers want to speak with in connection with the attack.
It happened on Birchin Lane, on the edge of the Northern Quarter.
There are no reports that the pensioner was injured in the robbery.
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Police said the man was ‘pulled to the ground’ then attacked as he walked by a group described as being ‘late teens’. His wallet was taken and his card later used at a shop.
The attack happened at around 10pm on July 9, but details have only just been released by the force.
GMP said investigating officers were ‘now in a position’ to issue an appeal.
Police want to speak with the males pictured(Image: GMP)
The force said: “At around 10pm on 9 July, the man, who had been a nearby shop, was passing Birchin Lane when he was pulled to the ground by a group of men.
“His wallet was taken and his card later used at a shop. Officers investigating are now in a position to release images of people they would like to talk to, as it is believed they could help with their enquiries.
“They are described as white, approximately late teens, and all wearing tracksuits.”
Contact police via Live Chat at gmp.police.uk, or 101, quoting reference CRI/06A2/0017617/25.
Alternatively, anyone with information can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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