Bolton Woman Broke 81-year-old Man’s Hip During Street Robbery

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 17:10hrs

A woman who mugged an elderly man in Bolton has been sent to Prison.

In a statement released after sentencing, Greater Manchester Police said,

“Jody Ainsworth (22/01/1991) of no fixed abode was today (Wednesday 31 July 2024) at Bolton Crown Court sentenced to three years and four months imprisonment after pleading guilty to robbing an 81-year-old man.

The court heard how the victim had got a taxi to the Post Office Pub on Market Street in Farnworth, Bolton on Sunday 12 May 2024 at around 1.20pm, before leaving a couple of hours later to go to a local bookmakers, and then onto an ATM machine to withdraw £250.

Review of CCTV cameras outside a nearby shop showed the victim at the ATM at around 4pm, where there were also two females present behind him.

One of these was 33-year-old Ainsworth, who was seen to be moving closer to the victim before grabbing the money he had just taken out from the cash machine.

They both fell to the ground following a struggle, with the victim sustaining an injury to his right hip. Ainsworth then made off up Market Street, leaving the victim on the floor.

He was subsequently taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital, where it was confirmed he had fractured his hip which required surgery, listed for the next day. He had also sustained a cut to his hand when he fell.

Ainsworth was swiftly located and arrested for robbery.

Jody Ainsworth was jailed for three years and four months.

Constable Georgia Ascroft of Bolton Police said:

“We are pleased with today’s result, which has seen a dangerous individual taken off the streets.

“Robbery and theft remain a priority for Greater Manchester Police, and we will investigate every report that comes in, with a view to locating, apprehending and charging individuals who think they have the right to take from others, without their consent.

“We encourage anyone who may have been a victim, or if you know someone who has been, to contact us and you have our assurance that we will investigate.”

GMP can be contact by dialling 101 or via the Live Chat function on the website, http://www.gmp.police.uk. Information can be passed to us anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 in an emergency.