Elderly man’s home raided by robbers

    Police are appealing for information after an elderly man’s home was raided by three robbers.

    The incident took place on Chorley Old Road, Bolton, where the man in his nineties was watching television when three men burst into his home.

    Two of the men stole a mobile phone and cash whilst the other held down the victim to stop him from raising the alarm.

    One of the suspects is described as white, in his thirties and of large build. The other two men in their twenties and of slim build.

    Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101.

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