Man left with chest wound after fighting off burglar

    Photo Credit - GMP

    A man was left with a chest wound after fighting off a burglar in Greater Manchester.

    A would-be robber broke into a property in the Prestwich area of Bury on Monday morning (8 April) and demanded cash from the occupants.

    The victim, understood to be a man in his 30s, tried to fight off the thief and a “struggle” ensued.

    Police said the victim was left with a small chest wound.

    It is not known what kind of weapon was used and no arrests have yet been made.

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