Shop man wrestles armed gang
Date published: 14 January 2011
A CHADDERTON shopkeeper wrestled a balaclava-clad armed gang during an attempted robbery on January 7.
Three men armed with guns and an unknown weapon threatened the 40-year-old owner of Tra off-licence, in Robinson Street at 8.50pm.
A struggle ensued but the three ran off empty-handed towards Block Lane.
The shopkeeper, who suffered minor injuries, raised the alarm.
The first offender was described as white with blue or green eyes and around 5ft 9in tall.
The second was around 5ft 10in tall and of skinny build. Both spoke with local accents.
The third was described as black, around 6ft tall and of medium build. He carried a JD Sports plastic bag with dark and light writing on it. All three were dressed in black clothes.
Det-Sgt John Coleman, of Oldham CID, said: “Fortunately, the victim only suffered minor injuries but this was a frightening experience for him that could have ended in tragedy.
“We know that these men ran past at least two people when they were fleeing and we appealing for them to come forward and speak to us. I would also ask anyone with any information about this incident to contact us.”
Anyone with any information is asked to call Oldham CID on 0161-856 8955 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800-555 111.
