A woman has been arrested after a 13-year-old girl was assaulted in Bolton.
The suspect, aged 41, has been detained by police on suspicion of attempted robbery after an incident at 2.30pm yesterday (Friday).
In a post on Facebook, a spokesman for GMP's Bolton North team said the teenager had been assaulted and someone had tried to take money from her.
He said: "A woman has been arrested following an attempt robbery in Tonge Fold.
"Just after 2.30pm, police received reports that a female had been detained by members of the public on Bury Road.
"A 13-year-old girl had been assaulted and money attempted to be stolen from her.
"Officers attended the scene and arrested a 41-year-old female on suspicion of attempted robbery. She remains in police custody for questioning."
Anyone with information about the incident can call police on 101.
Alternatively, use the Live Chat feature on www.gmp.police.uk.
