Six young people tried to rob a victim on a Metrolink tram that was travelling to the Trafford Centre, police have said.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) shared an appeal on social media platforms today (Sunday, February 25) as they look to trace the suspects.
Police said that at around 5.20pm on Friday, February 23, the group of six youths, which included five boys and one girl, tried to rob the victim on a tram travelling from Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink Stop to the Trafford Centre.
The victim left the tram at the Trafford Centre stop and police are now appealing for the victim and anyone with any information about the incident to come forward.
#APPEAL | Officers appeal to the victim of an attempted robbery to contact police
— Manchester City Centre Police (GMP) (@GMPCityCentre) February 25, 2024
At around 5:20pm on 23/2/24 6 youths attempted to rob a victim on a Metrolink Tram travelling from Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink Stop to Trafford Centre
📞 0161 856 4578 quoting 2418 of 23/02/24 pic.twitter.com/8mzXee86eD
PC Evans of GMP City of Manchester Neighbourhood Crime Team said: "Greater Manchester Police is investigating this report of attempted robbery and is appealing to the victim to make themselves known.
"We take incidents of this nature extremely seriously and are keen to identify and arrest those responsible. If you are the victim, or you have information about this incident - including mobile phone footage - I urge you to contact police and aid our enquiries."
People can contact the police by calling 0161 856 4578 and quoting incident number 2418 of 23/02/24.
Alternatively, members of the public can call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.Â
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