A gang of 4 thugs allegedly entered a Leigh dwelling with a machete and assaulted the occupants in a ‘traumatic’ incident. Higher Manchester Police is investigating an aggravated housebreaking within the early hours of Friday morning (June 24) on Glover Road.
Following preliminary enquiries, police say 4 offenders sporting balaclavas entered the property earlier than threatening and assaulting the occupants. One of many group was carrying a machete on the time of the incident, GMP says.
The group then left the property empty handed within the course of Tamar Grove and Nel Pen Lane. The victims have been taken to hospital for therapy.
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Enquiries are ongoing and GMP is interesting for witnesses to help with its investigation. Anybody with details about the housebreaking is urged to come back ahead as quickly as attainable.
Det Insp Phil Housley, of GMP Wigan’s CID, stated: “Fortunately the victims weren’t critically injured however this was clearly and understandably a traumatic expertise for them and one thing which they shouldn’t have endured. Our investigation into this incident is ongoing and though officers stay within the space finishing up intensive enquiries, we’re interesting for anybody with data or footage exhibiting a bunch of 4 within the space on the time to contact us.”
Anybody with details about the incident is requested to contact GMP Wigan’s CID by calling 0161 856 7094, quoting incident quantity 157 of June 24, 2022. Info can be shared anonymously to the impartial charity Crimestoppers by phoning 0800 555 111.
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