Terrifying moment pub landlord was woken during burglary as partner left dripping in blood
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAn Oldham landlord has spoken of his horror after his partner was left dripping in blood after being attacked by violent burglars.
Jack Dodd came face-to-face with two intruders when they broke into the Honeywell Arms on Ashton Road on Friday (September 23).
The 60-year-old was woken by noises at 2am but assumed it was his cats playing outside his bedroom. But when he spotted a shadowy figure move past the open door, the landlord knew he was in immediate danger. READ MORE: Woman, 21, pulled over on M62 told police she had been on Trafford Centre shopping trip - before her lies fell apart READ MORE: 'I won't be surprised to see you again' - Judge's shocking message to rapist as he walks free Jack leapt from his bed and began fighting off the two men, who were believed to be in their late 20s or early 30s.
Shockingly, one of the burglars attacked Jack’s partner with an unknown weapon, leaving her with a “hole” in her upper lip. The 58-year-old, who does not wish to be identified, needed 15 stitches when she was taken to hospital for her injuries.
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