Officers chased two suspects who were later arrested
Police have issued an urgent appeal after a young boy was targeted in a suspected robbery at a shopping centre. Officers were called to the Salford precinct on Sunday afternoon (February 22).
Two suspects were chased on foot through nearby Clarendon Park and arrested following the incident. It is believed a young boy was the victim of a robbery, close to Pendleton Gateway, off Broadwalk at around 4.20pm.
Greater Manchester Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward and are trying to trace the victim. They believe him to have been a young boy who was ‘distressed’.
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An appeal shared by Greater Manchester Police read: “Can you help police identify a potential victim of a robbery on Broadwalk, Salford, today? This afternoon, NBO Central Team one arrested two males on suspicion of robbery after a foot chase through Clarendon Park. They remain in police custody awaiting interview.
“We’re appealing to the public who may have been in Salford Precinct, by Pendleton Gateway, this afternoon (Sunday 22 February) around 4:20pm who may have witnessed this incident, to please come forward and speak to police. We believe our victim is a young boy, who looks distressed by this incident, if you’re a parent who has concerns your child was involved, please call us.
“If you have any information or mobile phone footage of the incident, please call 101 quoting log 2051-22/02/2026 or use our online LiveChat at gmp.police.uk. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”