Crimewatch appeal for information about incident in Rochdale

Nikki Darroch and her partner Anthony Tench had recently moved into a new house in Rochdale in preparation for the arrival of their new baby, but one evening in March, two men stormed into their home, tied Nikki up and viciously attacked Anthony with a hammer and kitchen knife.

On today’s Crimewatch Roadshow on BBC One at 9.15am detectives hunting for the attackers exclusively revealed new CCTV footage of the car they believe to be the gang’s getaway vehicle.

Nikki, who was heavily pregnant at the time, and Anthony told how the ordeal has ruined what should have been a happy start to their new family life.

BBC One’s Crimewatch Roadshow travels to the North West of the country this week. The four week series is hosted by Rav Wilding and Michelle Ackerley and is broadcast every weekday until the 1 July.

Last year viewers’ calls helped police make almost 50 arrests, for crimes including rape, fraud, grievous bodily harm and burglary and this year the team are hoping for even more. Alongside appeals on location, the series features tips, advice and the latest crime fighting gadgets in the studio, as well as the usual CCTV and the wanted faces roundups.

Many high profile crimes are set to feature on the programme as well as the sorts of everyday crime which can affect us all. Detectives hope that viewers will once again have that vital information to put those responsible behind bars.