Masked robbers 'steal £4,000' in 'violent' Garswood attack

In the early hours of Tuesday, November 22, Merseyside Police were alerted to reports of a robbery on Birch Grove, Garswood.

Two men were attacked on their driveway by five masked offenders, it has been reported, with the victims sustaining multiple cuts and bruises.

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A necklace that is reported to have been stolen in the incident (Image: Merseyside Police)

It has been reported that approximately £4,000 in cash was taken from one of the victim’s cars, while items of jewellery and a backpack were also taken.

Police enquiries have established that the offenders were waiting on Birch Grove for around 81 minutes before the robbery took place.

Officers have also identified a grey BMW 1 Series vehicle that the offenders were reported to have driven off in after the robbery. 

As the car has not yet been recovered and no arrests have been made, police are appealing for information to bring the offenders to justice.

A Kenzo backpack which is also reported to have been taken from the victims (Image: Merseyside Police)

"Violent, planned, and targeted attack"

Detective Inspector Barbara Hebden said: “This was a violent, planned and targeted attack on two men outside their own home.  The attack has caused them multiple injuries, serious distress and trauma.  Our officers are absolutely determined to bring those responsible to justice. 

“We now believe that this grey BMW 1 Series was driven to Birch Grove at 10:43pm and remained parked outside until the victim returned home before heading off towards the A580 East Lancs Road. 

“I want to continue to appeal to anyone who lives in this area and may have any information about this car. This might range from knowing who was driving, seeing someone being picked up, or capturing further images or footage on CCTV, dashcam or doorbell devices.

“If you were in the area between 10pm on Monday 21st November and 12.05am the next morning and saw something suspicious at the time please notify us.

“If you haven’t already come forward, please contact us with anything you know to help us bring those responsible to justice.”

The grey BMW which police believe the offenders drove away in (Image: Merseyside Police)

Anyone with any information on this crime can contact us via social media @MerPolCC, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 22000857560.