A PENSIONER fell victim to a trickster at the weekend.

A man called at the home of an 81-year-old woman in Hollinhurst Road, Radcliffe, at 2pm on Saturday (June 22).

While he spoke to the pensioner, a second man entered the house and stole her handbag containing a small amount of cash.

The first man was white, aged in his mid 20s, and wore a green jumper or long-sleeve top. The second was also white, of the same age and wearing a white shirt.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bury police on 856 8157.