Man robbed on doorstep

A man was robbed on his doorstep in Smallbridge.

At about 10.50am on Thursday 16 September 2010, a 61-year-old man was about to enter his home on Park Road when the offender approached him and asked: 'Does Mrs Jones live here?'

The offender then kicked the man in the knee and grabbed some cash he had earlier withdrawn before running off towards Red Lane.

He is described as Asian, in his mid 30s, 6ft tall, of heavy/muscular build with short black hair. He was wearing a cream or white baseball cap and white baggy trousers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8632 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.