Woman has finger injured in robbery

Date published: 07 September 2010

A shop worker was attacked by men with machetes during a robbery in Bury.

Just before 8pm on Monday 23 August 2010, three men went into Chester's Food and Wine on Walshaw Road, Bury.

A 62-year-old woman, who was working in the shop, was attacked and her purse and credit cards were taken.

Four men, who had their faces covered, were seen getting into a dark Vauxhall and driving away from the scene.

The woman was taken to hospital with injuries to her head and a serious injury to her finger.

The men were all described as Asian men and were wearing dark clothing.

A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery and has since been bailed.

Detective Constable Simon Swann, based at Bury CID, said: "This woman has suffered a horrible injury to her hand and it is essential we catch those responsible and bring them to justice.

"We are doing everything we can to find them and want to trace all of those involved.

"If you saw something that might be relevant to our inquiry or know who did this, please contact me."

Anyone with information is asked to call police in Bury on 0161 856 8163 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.