Police Investigate After Teenager Assaulted in Greater Manchester Burglary

A 17-year-old boy was injured in a burglary in Leigh. Police are appealing for information and reviewing CCTV footage.

Police Investigate After Teenager Assaulted in Greater Manchester Burglary
Police Investigate After Teenager Assaulted in Greater Manchester Burglary

Hey, something happened in Leigh on Henrietta Street. Police are looking for someone. A teen boy got hurt in a house burglary. It sounds like a pretty serious situation.

It happened Wednesday night, February 19. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Apparently, it was an aggravated burglary. The police confirmed a 17-year-old got assaulted there.

His injuries weren’t too bad. Neighbors saw many emergency vehicles, including ambulances. One neighbor spoke to the local paper, saying police asked around for information. The road closure went past midnight.

Police haven’t caught anyone yet. They want people with information to speak up. The police say the burglary happened around 8:40 PM. The boy, age 17, was hurt during the break-in.

They want any information about what happened. Do you have CCTV, dashcam, or phone footage? Call the police if you can help. Their number is 0161 856 7094. Use reference number 3071. You can also share info anonymously by calling Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

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