A man was threatened with a machete for his VW Golf during a terrifying carjacking.
The incident happened in New Hall Lane, in the Heaton area of Bolton, on Sunday night (January 16).
According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP) the driver of a white VW Golf GTI was threatened with a 'bladed article', before the car was stolen.
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Manchester Evening News understands that the weapon used was a machete and that the suspect arrived in a small red SUV, along with at least three other people.
The driver was not injured but police are now appealing for witnesses and doorbell footage to help their investigation.
A GMP spokesman said: "Officers were called just before 9.50pm last night (16 January 2022) to a report of a theft of a motor vehicle on New Hall Lane, Bolton.
"A man was threatened by a male with a bladed article before having his white VW Golf taken.
"No one was injured.
"An investigation is on-going and a number of lines of enquiry are being carried out by officers."
Anyone with information or may have seen anything, or anyone who may have any doorbell footage, is asked to report it online or by using the LiveChat service on the GMP website.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111.
