Manchester United have returned to the training ground this week ahead of Saturday's trip to West Ham in the Premier League.
04.12.2023 - 12:14 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
An elderly woman fell to the floor as a man snatched her bag from her in a car park in Oldham.
The attempt robbery happened in the car park of the TK Maxx and Sainsbury's on Union Street in broad daylight on Tuesday, November 28. Police said the victim - a 79-year-old woman - was getting out of her car with her partner when the suspect grabbed her bag.
This caused her to fall to the ground. Two off-duty police officers who were in the area at the time 'apprehended the suspect', police added.
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A man - aged in his 40s - has since been bailed pending further enquiries. Officers now want to speak to any witnesses of the incident - which happened at around 1.20pm.
They also want to speak to anyone who has dash cam, CCTV or mobile footage. Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: "Officers are following up numerous lines of enquiries to establish the circumstances and are now in a position to appeal to the public for assistance.
"Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who has any mobile, CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident, or in the moments leading up to it. Anyone with information, no matter how small, should get in touch by calling 0161 856 8999 quoting log 1599 of 28/11/23.
"Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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