Terrified war hero robbed in own home

A VETERAN who served on submarines during World War Two was attacked and robbed in his own home.

Police are hunting a man who burst into the former submariner’s Wigan home as he waved goodbye to a friend.

The pensioner, who is in his nineties, was pushed to the floor and had his trousers ripped in the struggle.

The thief grabbed the man’s wallet, cash and his bank cards before fleeing the house on Mitchell Street, Wigan.

Detective Sergeant Phil Housley, of Greater Manchester Police’s Wigan Borough, said: “This was an horrific incident in which a war veteran who served on submarines in WW2 was targeted and robbed in his own home,” he said.

“He had just enjoyed a visit from a friend before he was confronted by a man who pushed his way into his house and forcefully robbed him.

“Fortunately, the victim wasn’t hurt but has been left shaken and scared in his own home.

“Please help us catch whoever did this by getting in touch with any information you have.”

The incident happened shortly before 10pm on Thursday, October 12.

The offender has been described as a man around 5ft 8in tall, of medium build. He was wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 7124, 101 quoting incident number 2354 of 12/10/17.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.