Police dog helps arrest suspect over cash box robbery in Ashton

PD Axel was able to chase down a man who allegedly ran from the scene

PD Axel
Author: Nathan MarshPublished 15 hours ago

A suspected robber's stopped in tracks by a Greater Manchester Police Dog, after a man was seen attempting to steal cash box in broad daylight

At 8.45am this morning (Tuesday 24 December 2024), a delivery driver carrying a box of cash was attacked on Old Street in Ashton town centre.

It's believed a man approached the driver who had collected the cash and physically assaulted him, knocking him to the ground with kicks and punches - before robbing him of the cash box and running off in the direction of Church Street.

The driver called 999 and, whilst on the phone, a dog handler from GMP’s Specialist Operations was on-duty and patrolling the area when he heard the job on the district channel on his radio.

He immediately responded to the area, tracking the suspect’s location before a short foot chase took place, arresting him with the support of his dog, PD Axel.

The suspect was still in possession of the cash box.

A man aged 41 was arrested on suspicion of robbery.

Superintendent Paul Walker of GMP’s Specialist Operations, said:

“I can’t imagine the fear that the driver felt when he was subjected to this terrifying and outrageous robbery.

“This is a great example of the proactive work that happens daily in Greater Manchester by officers who relentlessly pursue those who are blighting our communities and causing the most harm. This was really good outcome with a suspect arrested and all stolen cash recovered.”

If anyone has additional information that may help detectives further their enquiries into this incident, please call 101 quoting log 636 of 24/12/2024.

Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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