Masked men brutally attack woman before stealing her car

Date published: 05 January 2018


Two masked men brutally attacked a woman on Morrison’s car park in Rochdale before stealing her car on Wednesday (3 January).

The woman, in her 50s, was walking across the car park when she was hit over the head with ‘an unknown object’ a number of times.

The thieves then demanded her keys and fled from the scene in her car.

One man was reported to be dressed in black clothing with his hood up, wearing a round face mask. He was approximately 5’3” and of a slim build.

The second man was of a medium build and approximately 5’10”, also wearing all black clothing.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed  the incident is being investigated.

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