Elderly woman cornered in her bedroom by gang who left her partner unconscious in terrifying attack

An elderly couple have been left shaken after a gang of men forced their way into their Rochdale home in a terrifying burglary.

Three men burst into the house on King Street East between around 8.45pm and 9.30pm on Tuesday, February 8. Police said another man in the gang waited with a car outside on Castlemere Street.

The woman had her walking stick snatched from her as she was cornered into her bedroom, while the man was hit on the hand with a screwdriver.

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The offenders are described as Asian, GMP said, and were wearing dark clothing. The couple, aged in their 80s, have been left shaken after the 'nasty attack', but were thankfully not seriously injured.

Officers are now appealing for any witnesses of the aggravated burglary to come forward. They particularly want to speak to anyone who might have dashcam footage from around the area at the time.

Detective Constable Frances Pearson, of GMP's Rochdale district, said: "A couple in their 80s were inside at the time of the incident.

"The female was ushered back into her bedroom, had her walking stick taken from her and was stopped from leaving while her husband was hit on the hand with a screwdriver and then knocked unconscious by one of the offenders after being pushed over.

"This was a nasty attack that fortunately didn't result in serious injuries but the couple were left shaken.

"We are appealing for witnesses who may be able to offer any further information about this incident or have any dash-cam footage of this area at the time.

"Information can be given to police by calling 0161 856 4810 or 0161 856 8441 quoting incident number 2941 of 08/02/2022.