Thug knocked woman down with her own car as she shouted for help in horrific robbery

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A woman is in hospital after being knocked down by her own car as she shouted for help in a horrific robbery in Bolton.

The victim, aged in her 60s, ran outside to call for help after she found a stranger in her home in Church Street in Horwich, police said.

She was then hit by own car - a black Volkswagen T-Roc - as the male suspect stole it.

Her handbag was also stolen in the incident.

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The victim was taken to hospital where she remains with head, abdominal and leg injuries.

The car - with the registration plate MA18 WZT - has since been recovered.

Officers are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

They particularly want to speak to anyone who has dash cam footage which shows the car from around the time of the incident - which happened at around 9pm on Sunday (February 27).

Inspector Deborah Hurst, of GMP's Bolton district, said: "This was a horrific experience for the victim - we wish her well, hoping she makes a full recovery.

"Enquiries are ongoing but we are appealing for anyone with information to contact us.

"We are particularly interested in hearing from anyone with dash cam footage which shows the VW T-Roc - since it was stolen on Sunday evening."

Anyone with information should contact Greater Manchester Police quoting 2959 27/02/22 via 0161 856 5757 or gmp.police.uk.

Information can also be shared anonymously via, the independent charity, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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