Bogus cops attack and rob woman at home

FOUR men claiming to be police broke into a house in Delph and knocked a woman to the ground.

The 63-year-old victim was watching TV at home in Delph Lane on Tuesday afternoon when the men opened the back door of the house and walked in, claiming to be officers checking properties.

When the victim realised they were taking property away, she objected and was knocked over as the four left with jewellery, a Territorial Army medal, wedding rings and a gold St Christopher chain and pendant.

One man was described as dark skinned, clean shaven, dark eyed, 5ft 8in tall, thin faced, wore dark clothing and a black leather cap. He spoke English but addressed the other men in an unknown language.

Another was dark skinned, 5ft 8in and had dark, greasy hair combed to the side, with dark eyes and a thin build.

A third was white, 6ft tall, in his early 20s, broad with chubby cheeks and blue eyes. He wore light blue jeans and a light grey puffer jacket.

Det-Con Kelly Bragg said: “The woman is understandably distressed — these men walked into her home uninvited and she was completely powerless to stop them from stealing her personal property.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161-856 8850 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800-555 111.