Elderly man’s trousers ripped off in aggravated burglary in Greater Manchester

A 67-year-old man’s trousers were ripped off in an aggravated burglary in Greater Manchester.

On Saturday 17 June, police were called to reports of an aggravated burglary on Bury Street in Heywood, which occurred sometime between 4.15am and 5.15am that morning.

When officers arrived, they discovered a group of men had broken into the man’s flat and assaulted him dragging his trousers off, which contained his wallet and mobile phone, and fleeing with them.

All three men are described as white and were wearing dark clothing and black balaclavas.

One of them is described as around 5ft 10in and of a stocky build.

Another is described as between 5ft 8in and 5ft 10in and the last man is described as 6ft tall and of slim build.

Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

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