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Pregnant woman loses unborn baby after bus stop robbery Police seek man for bus stop robbery that led to woman losing unborn baby
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A pregnant woman has lost her unborn baby after she was robbed at a bus stop. Police are hunting a teenager who robbed a pregnant woman at a bus stop, causing her to lose her unborn baby.
The victim was sitting at the stop in Cromwell Road, Salford, when she was approached and attacked by three teenagers who stole her handbag, said Greater Manchester police. The 43-year-old woman was sitting at the stop in Cromwell Road, Salford, when she was approached and attacked by three people who stole her handbag, Greater Manchester police said.
The incident took place at about 5.45am on Saturday. A 17-year-old boy has been charged with robbery, while another boy, also 17, has been arrested. Police say they are trying to track down a third male, described as white and aged between 16 and 20.
A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with robbery and is due to appear at Manchester magistrates court on Thursday. DS Roger Smethurst said: “This is a shocking and tragic case, and one that will undoubtedly have a lasting psychological impact upon the poor victim. It is imperative that we try and track down the third man as quickly as possible.
“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.”
The incident took place at about 5.45am on Saturday. The man was wearing a black hoodie with white stripes down the arms, a black body warmer with a white motif and dark tracksuit bottoms.
The boy charged over the incident, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is due to appear at Manchester and Salford magistrates court on Thursday. The second boy was arrested on suspicion of robbery.
Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.