GMP responds to criticism after five robberies in park in just three days
Walkden. Officers say they are aware the public are “disappointed” at their response to the incidents in Parr Fold Park. It comes after five people were robbed – some at knifepoint – within the space of three days. On January 5, a teenager was assaulted on the cycle path and had his headphones stolen. Just an hour later, 16-year-old Harry was attacked by two men who punched him and threatened him with a knife.Harry, who has autism, was forced to hand over £350 of his Christmas and birthday money to the attackers.The next day, on January 6, a group matching the same description robbed 17-year-old Matthew Bennett of £300 in the same park. They also threatened the Bolton College student with a knife. On January 8, a 33-year-old woman had her