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Pregnant woman loses baby in Salford bus stop robbery Pregnant woman loses baby in Salford bus stop robbery
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A pregnant woman who was attacked and robbed at a bus stop in Salford has lost her unborn baby.A pregnant woman who was attacked and robbed at a bus stop in Salford has lost her unborn baby.
Three youths robbed the woman, taking her handbag, as she waited at a bus stop on Cromwell Road shortly before 06:00 BST on Saturday.Three youths robbed the woman, taking her handbag, as she waited at a bus stop on Cromwell Road shortly before 06:00 BST on Saturday.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "As a result of the attack the woman has lost her baby."A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "As a result of the attack the woman has lost her baby."
It is understood the 43-year-old woman was about six weeks pregnant. A youth of 17 is due before magistrates later.It is understood the 43-year-old woman was about six weeks pregnant. A youth of 17 is due before magistrates later.
He is due to appear Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court charged with robbery.He is due to appear Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court charged with robbery.
A second boy, also aged 17, has been arrested on suspicion of robbery.
Officers have released CCTV images of another youth they want to speak to "imperatively" in relation to the attack.
He is described by police as white, aged between 16 and 20 and was wearing a black hooded top with white stripes down the arms, a black body warmer and dark tracksuit bottoms.
Det Sgt Roger Smethurst described the incident as a "sickening attack".
He said: "This is a shocking and tragic case and one that will undoubtedly have a lasting psychological impact upon the poor victim.
"If you believe you saw a man matching this description in the area at the time, or if you recognise this man, do not protect him, please contact police as soon as possible."