Appeal for information after aggravated burglary in Widnes

Detectives are appealing for information and video footage following an aggravated burglary in Widnes.

At around 5.30pm on Saturday 16 March, three unknown men forced entry into an address on Liverpool Road in Widnes.

Once inside, the men, who were armed with machetes, threatened the occupants.

They then fled the scene in an unknown direction, taking with them a large quantity of cash.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and officers are urging members of the public with information which could aid the investigation to get in touch.

Detective Constable Gary Cooney, of Widnes CID, said: “This was an absolutely terrifying incident for all those involved, and we are committed to doing all we can to trace the people responsible.

“Enquiries are ongoing and as part of our investigation we want to hear from anyone who was in the Liverpool Road area around the time of the incident and believes they may have witnessed anything suspicious.

“The same goes for anyone with any CCTV or dashcam footage which may aid our investigation."

Anyone with information or footage that may aid the ongoing investigation should visit the website or call 101, quoting IML 1779343.

Information can also be reported anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.