Man arrested over pension robbery

Date published: 22/08/2008

Officers investigating the mugging of an 82-year-old Rochdale woman have made an arrest.

A 31-year-old Rochdale man was arrested on suspicion of robbery and is currently being interviewed by detectives.

The victim was returning home from the post office shortly before midday on Tuesday 19 August 2008 when she was approached from behind by a man as she entered an alleyway off nearby Greenbank Road, Rochdale.

The offender grabbed her and wrapped his arm around her chest and spun her, causing her to fall. He then stole her pension money and house keys.

She suffered injuries to her head and a broken wrist and was taken to Rochdale Infirmary for treatment.

Anyone with information can call Rochdale volume crime team on 0161 856 8635, Rochdale North neighbourhood policing team on 0161 856 9953 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.