A man has been robbed in a town centre backstreet before being attacked by a group. Greater Manchester Police has launched an investigation following the incident, close to a taxi rank in Bury.
The attack took place at around 4.30am on Sunday (May 14) at Parks Yard, off Silver Street. GMP says the man was first attacked by one of the members of the group, before having items taken off him.
Officers believe the victim was then subject to another attack from members of the same group. Anyone with information about the incident is being urged to come forward.
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A spokesperson for GMP Bury North said: "A robbery incident took place at Parks Yard, Bury (just off Silver Street, close to Elton Bullitt Taxi rank) on May 14, 2023 at 04.30hrs. A male was assaulted and had items of his property stolen by another male.
"This male was then further assaulted by a group of males believed to be part of the same group during the incident. Please can you ask anyone with any information or any potential witnesses to contact Bury Neighbourhood Crime Team on 0161 856 8222 or to email 16697@gmp.police.uk and quote Log 747-14052023."
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