Detectives are investigating after three men burst into a man’s house in Manchester. It happened at about 4.10pm on Wednesday 30 July 2014, when a 27-year-old man was in the bathroom at home on Birch Street in Belle Vue. He heard a loud bang and heard lots of shouting, when he looked out of the bathroom he saw three men running up the stairs, one armed with what he describes as a ‘Rambo’ style knife. One of the men forced his way into the bathroom, there was a scuffle between the two and the victim struck his assailant knocking him to the floor. The other two men followed heard the commotion and a fight ensued, after a few minutes the three offenders ran out of the house towards Crosby Street. The first offender is described as white, of stocky build, about 6ft tall and was wearing a balaclava and a red top, he was also holding the knife. The second is described as white, of stocky build, about 5ft 7in tall and was wearing a dark blue tracksuit. The third is described as white, of stocky build and was wearing a black tracksuit. Detective Constable Ian Hatfield from North Manchester division, said: “We are working to establish whether this was a targeted attack, nevertheless these men came armed with the intention to intimidate and injure their victim. “However, he fought back and the three men left the house empty handed. The victim was left with minor cuts, but no serious injuries. “If you were in the area and saw these men either running to or from the house around the time of the burglary please call the police with any details.” Anyone with information should call 0161 856 3521 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Posted on: Fri, 01 Aug 2014 12:54:53 +0000
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