Two arrested after assaulting and burgling 90-year-old woman in Stockport suburb

Two people have been arrested following reports of an assault and burglary at a 90-year-old woman’s home in a Stockport suburb.

While en-route to the incident in Heald Green – which was reported to Greater Manchester Police (GMP) at around 2:30am on 29 October – officers located the victim’s vehicle being driven by an unknown man.

The stolen vehicle made off from police before it lost control, went up a grass verge, and collided with a stationary vehicle.

Police confirmed that a white British man, aged 41, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of a burglary and serious assault, while a white British woman, aged 47, was also later arrested on suspicion of burglary and serious assault – with both remaining in custody for questioning.

The victim, a 90-year-old woman, was taken to hospital for treatment and is being supported by specialist officers, although luckily, her injuries are not life-threatening.

Enquiries are now ongoing, and officers are working to establish the full circumstances of the shocking incident.

“This was undoubtedly a traumatic experience for the victim, and we have specialist officers supporting her through this investigation,” explained Detective Inspector Craig Turner, from Stockport CID. 

“This was a violent burglary and thanks to the brave victim reporting it, our officers made two swift arrests with the suspects taken into police custody to be interviewed.

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“We believe this was a targeted attack and there is no wider risk to the community. Extra patrols of officers have been deployed to the area to offer reassurance to members of the community. Please let them know if you have any concerns.

“We are committed to tackling dangerous offenders and keeping our communities safe from harm.”

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