Police have released a CCTV picture of two males they want to speak to after a 'traumatic' knifepoint robbery near a car park in Bury town centre.
The incident, which involved two teenage boys, happened on Angouleme Way near the car park at Go Outdoors at around 9pm on Monday, February 6. Police said clothing and electronic devices were stolen from the victims in the terrifying incident.
No-one was seriously injured. The suspects fled the scene towards the Bury tram stop.
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They are then believed to have travelled to Market Street in Manchester city centre, officers said. Police now want to speak to the two males pictured on CCTV about the incident.
PC Rick Flynn of GMP’s Bury district said: "This was an understandably a traumatic incident for the victims and after conducting and following a number of lines of enquiry, we are now in a position to appeal to the local public for any additional information. GMP is taking a tough stance to knife crime in Greater Manchester and this incident is no different, although we believe it is isolated.
"We are continuing to support the victims and since the incident, regular patrol plans have been in place to provide visible reassurance to the community."
If anyone has information they can contact GMP on 0161 856 8049 direct or on 101 quoting log number 3449 of the 06/02/2023. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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