DETECTIVES are hunting a masked knifeman who threatened a woman at knifepoint in Bradshaw today.
The thug, wearing a balaclava face mask, is believed to have demanded money from the terrified woman after confronting her near Rigby Lane. He ran off towards Bradshaw Cricket Club. The woman, who has not been identified, was badly shaken by her ordeal but is not believed to have been injured.
Police patrols were drafted into to the area within minutes and searched local roads shortly after the incident at 10.45am. Anyone with information should contact Astley Bridge CID.
Previous news story
Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article