Police have launched an investigation after a woman was knocked to the floor and robbed for her necklace in Rochdale.
The terrifying attack happened as the young mum was walking with her child in a pram on Church Road in Newbold at around 4pm on Tuesday (15 June).
A man, described as white with an olive skin tone, in his early 30s, 'threw' the woman to the floor before ripping jewellery from her neck, police said.
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The pram, with the woman's child inside, was also pushed into the road where it tipped over, during the shocking ordeal.
Fortunately, the child received only minor injuries.
It is thought that two members of the public noticed the attack, and chased the offender away.
He is described as around 5'7-6 feet tall, medium to stocky build, wearing a light blue t-shirt and grey/green trousers.
Detectives have now launched an investigation and are appealing for anyone who witnessed the robbery to come forward.
They have also released an image of the necklace stolen from the victim.
Police Sergeant Andrew Toward, of Rochdale Neighbourhood Task Force, said: "This is a truly disgusting incident involving an innocent member of the public going about her day, who has been subjected to a cowardly and violent act.
"It is pure luck that the lady in question and her child did not receive more serious injuries.
"We know from our initial enquiries that the victim was assisted by two members of the public who chased the offender away.
"I commend those members of the public for their bravery and I would ask that they get in contact with us so that we can take their witness accounts to help with our investigation.
"I would also urge anyone else who witnessed this incident or anyone who has information, to please get in touch so we can locate the offender as quickly as possible."
