Police appeal for information following an armed robbery in Davyhulme

Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Davyhulme.

Officers were called shortly before 2.50pm on Thursday 20 September to a property on Welwyn Close, Davyhulme.

Three men forced entry to the property before threatening the occupants, a woman in her 80s and her sister, with screwdrivers.

They stole cash and a mobile phone before making off from the scene.

Two of the offenders are described as white and aged in their 20s. The third is described as white and around 16-years-old.

Police are conducting enquiries in the area and are reviewing CCTV footage, including footage relating to a silver vehicle – possibly a VW Passat which may be linked to the incident.

Detective Inspector Terry Chatterton said: “This was a cowardly robbery that has targeted an elderly woman and her sister in their own home, leaving them understandably terrified.

“We would ask anyone who knows anything about this incident to contact police immediately.”

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 0945/0195 quoting incident number 1233 of 20/09/18 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.