Police have made an arrest after an 80-year-old woman was robbed near a Heaton cash machine.

Sylvia Conway was at the cash machine at Morrisons on Mornington Road on Thursday, June 13, at around 6pm when she was attacked and robbed.

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Detectives believe a man dragged her to the floor and took her handbag, which contained personal items and money.

The incident left Sylvia with physical injuries, and she is now frightened to leave her house – with her own granddaughter saying it will ‘scar her’.

Greater Manchester Police says a 33-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody for questioning.

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Detective Sergeant Carla Deighton from GMP’s Bolton neighbourhood crime team, said: “This was a cowardly crime against an elderly woman. Not only has she sustained physically injuries, this incident has also had a psychological impact on the victim.

“We are supporting her as this case progresses.

“This was great work by our officers who were proactive in detaining the suspect.’’

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the police on 101 or by using the live chat function on GMP’s website.

Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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