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17.07.2023 - 13:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a Parklife festival goer had his 'high value' gold chain snatched from his neck.
The Manchester Evening News reported on a number of robberies around the 'Hangar' stage across the weekend of June 10 and 11, in which a number of people reported gold necklaces being stolen from them.
Police investigating one of those robberies, in which an expensive chain was taken from a victim before he was assaulted, are now appealing for the public's help.
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The festival goer reported that his gold chain was snatched from his neck during a set at the stage on Sunday 11 June. Thankfully he wasn't seriously injured during the attack.
GMP have now released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident. The force say they believe the man was with two other men at the time of the robbery, who they are also asking to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Jamie Heaton from GMP’s North Manchester division who is leading the investigation, said: "So far numerous enquiries have been made to try and identify those involved in this robbery.
"We are looking to speak to the man pictured as part of our investigation. We believe he was with two additional men at the time of the alleged offence, who we’d also be keen to come forward.
"I ask anyone who believes they witnessed the incident and can help us identify this man to call 101 quoting log 1522 of Monday 12 June 2023. It is also possible the chain may have now been sold online or at a pawnbroker.
"Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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