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Thomas Molloy

Men attempt to rob delivery driver at gunpoint then threaten woman who tries to intervene

Police are investigating after men tried to rob a delivery driver at gunpoint in Bolton.

Officers were called to the Morrisons Daily store in Brownlow Way on Monday morning (January 16) following reports of two men trying to rob a delivery driver at gunpoint.

The men then used the gun to threaten a woman who tried to intervene.

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Both suspects fled the scene and no arrests have been made.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) also confirmed that there are no reported injuries.

A GMP spokesman said: "Police were called around 7.15am to a business premises on Brownlow Way, Bolton following a report of a robbery and a male with a firearm on 16 January 2022.

"Enquiries have established two men attempted to rob a delivery driver and threatened him with a firearm.

"A woman later attempted to intervene and the men subsequently threatened her with the gun.

"Both men fled the scene.

"No injuries have been reported and no arrests have been made."

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5757 or 101 quoting incident 785 of 16/01/22.

Alternatively, details can be passed via our LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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