Police search for five boys after man assaulted in Bacup robbery

Susan Newton

29 November 2024 at 10:17 am·1-min read

Police want to identify these individuals — -Credit: (Image: Lancashire Police)

Police are searching for five boys after reports of a robbery.

Rossendale Police are appealing for information and asking for the public's help to identify individuals after receiving reports of the incident in Bacup. On September 8, officers were called just before 2.15am to a report of a robbery on Market Street in the town.

It was reported a man in his 50s was assaulted and had a coat and phone stolen from him. Since it was first reported, police say they have been carrying out enquiries offline but are now asking for the public's assistance.

If you recognise those pictured, or have any footage or information that could assist our enquiries, contact police on 101 quoting log 0166 of September 8.

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