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Manchester Evening News
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Sam Yarwood

Porsche stolen by thugs during terrifying carjacking in Oldham

A woman was threatened with a metal bar during a terrifying carjacking in Oldham.

Police were called to Alexander Mill, on Mill Street in Uppermill , Saddleworth, just after 6pm on Monday.

The victim, who is in her 50s, is understood to have been getting out of her red Porsche Cayman when she was confronted by a small gang of men.

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One of them brandished a metal bar-type weapon, and the woman was ordered to hand over the keys to her car, which she did.

The thugs then escaped in the vehicle, driving off along High Street.

A second car, which the men arrived in, also made off.

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GMP said the victim was not injured during the robbery and did not require any medical treatment.

A spokesman for the force confirmed the Porsche had not yet been found, and that no arrests had been made.

GMP Saddleworth and Lees posted an appeal for information on its Facebook page.

It said: "Carjacking incident Alexander Mill at Uppermill.

"Enquiries are at an early stage and are ongoing by officers from both CID and uniform.

"Incident occurred at 18:00 and the stolen vehicle a red Porsche Cayman was driven off out of Mill Street and along High Street towards Oldham."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 1872 of April 1, or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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