A JEWELLER was attacked by armed robbers last week - and hit him so hard with a machete the force broke his arm.

The horrific incident took place last Friday, May 29, when the 54-year-old victim parked his blue BMW on Kingswood Road, Prestwich, to go to the post office.

However, before getting out of his car he was set upon by three men in balaclavas, and armed with machetes and bats.

The victim, who did not wish to be named, said: "I feared for my life.

"The initial shock of seeing someone wearing a balaclava and brandishing a machete is unbearable.

"They were shaking the car and then he smashed the window.

"He then went around the car and smashed the other window."

The robbers attempted to drag him out of his car, but he struggled and was struck with the machete, breaking his arm and severing the muscle from the bone.

The robbers then took his car keys and a bag containing a substantial amount of cash and jewellery before fleeing onto Bury New Road, towards the M60, in a Vauxhall Vectra with the number plate VL58 VHC.

The victim was taken to hospital and underwent an operation for his injuries.

Police are now seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

The first robber was described as a white man, aged 25 to 30, 6ft tall, of slim build with distinctive piercing blue eyes.

He was dressed entirely in black and wore a balaclava.

The second was described as 5ft 10in tall, also aged 25 to 30, of medium build. He was also dressed entirely in black.

The third robber, believed to be the driver of the car, was described as being stocky and aged about 25 to 30.

He wore a coffee coloured top and a balaclava.

The victim added: "It was a horrific experience. There are mental and physical scars.

"The effect this has had on me and my family is terrible.

"It makes you think differently and I’m frightened about going out and worried it could happen again.

"I just hope these people are caught and brought to justice."

Anyone with information is asked to call Bury CID on: 0161 856 4647 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.