For the latest Trafford news sign up to the MyTrafford newsletter here Four robbers who were part of a violent gang which terrorised a family in their own home and shop workers over a six-month spree have been handed life sentences.
The Sale-based organised crime group struck 29 times, including at Co-op and McColls convenience stores across Greater Manchester in shocking raids.
While commending the work of senior officers who brought down the gang, a judge said it was a 'wonder' how long the gang remained at large.
READ MORE: The rampaging gang behind 29 robberies who carried on even as they knew police were onto them "It is a wonder how it was possible for these violent men to get away committing the crimes in the borough of Trafford and
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