Disabled woman punched in head during attempted robbery in Tyldsley

    Greater Manchester Police have launched an appeal after a disabled woman was punched in the head during an attempted robbery in Tyldsley.

    At around 1.50pm on Tuesday 19 June, a woman in her 30s - who has cerebral palsy and uses an electric wheelchair - was out shopping in Tyldesley town centre.

    She was approached by a man who tried to snatch her handbag and was punched on the back of the head in the process.

    The man is described as white, aged between 40 and 50-years-old, of slim build and with short grey hair. He had a goatee beard and was wearing a yellow coat.

    Detective Constable Chris Waddicar, from GMP’s Leigh Criminal Investigation Department, said: “I am shocked by the brutality of this attack, on an innocent and defenceless woman.

    “Fortunately, the man was unable to get away with the woman’s handbag but she has been left shaken and terrified.

    “We are appealing for members of the public who saw anyone matching the description of the man, or those who witnessed this incident, to please get in touch.”

    More from Local and National News

    Listener Club

    Get more with the Listener Club!

    • Remix Saturdays Remix Saturdays

      Every Saturday evening we turn to remixes of hit songs to get you in the Saturday night party mood! Every Saturday between 5pm - 8pm

    • Legal Show Legal Show

      Once a fortnight we dedicate a show to discussing legal issues and family / matrimonial law in particular. Alternate Friday mornings between 9am-11pm.

    • Alim OnAir Alim OnAir

      Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.

    • The Golden Era The Golden Era

      The golden era of Bollywood celebrated in this weekly show full of classics taking you back in time. Every Sunday between 5pm - 7pm