POLICE officers are appealing for information after an elderly woman was the victim of a burglary in Radcliffe.

The offence took place at an address on Smyrna Walk at around 7.50pm on Wednesday, February 24.

Writing on the GMP Bury North Facebook page, an officer, said: "The vulnerable victim is elderly and shielding from Covid-19. She was assaulted and then had her home keys stolen by a lone male offender.

"The male fled the scene quickly after the burglary. He is described as a white male, in his 20s, dressed in all black with a black face mask and black coat.

"Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact police on 101, quoting log 2498-24022021."