Two thugs burst into a 78-year-old woman's home, pinned her down and ripped jewellery from around her neck in a terrifying robbery in Tameside.
The horrific incident happened on Mottram Road, in Broadbottom, at around 12.50pm on Halloween (Sunday, October 31).
Two men forced their way into a house and demanded money from the elderly woman who lived there.
They pinned her down to the ground and ripped a necklace from around her neck, police said.
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They then fled the scene in a white car after stealing jewellery and cash.
The woman was thankfully uninjured, but was left shaken after the incident.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery.
He remains in custody for questioning.
Officers are now urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Abigail Thomas, of GMP's Tameside district, said: "This was a terrifying incident for the victim who was assaulted in her home - a place which should be safe.
"Although we have one man in custody, our investigation does not stop here and extensive enquiries remain ongoing.
"If anyone has any information about this robbery and those responsible, please contact police as soon as possible."
Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 9262, quoting incident number 1722 of 31/10/21.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimstoppers on 0800 555 111.
