Cancer victim fights off carjackers

Police have warned of the dangers of fighting carjackers

A woman who is recovering from breast cancer has fought off a gang of armed carjackers.

Geraldine Bridgewood kicked and pushed the three men after they demanded the keys to her £28,000 Volvo outside her home in Prestwich, Greater Manchester.

Police said Mrs Bridgewood, 41, hit out as one of the men threatened her with a monkey wrench.

The noise alerted her husband and 18-year-old son who then chased the gang away.

'Nasty attack'

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for help in finding the men who are described as white and aged around 20-years-old.

The incident took place at 2100 GMT on Wednesday.

The car is mine. Why should I hand it over to thieves

Geraldine Bridgewood

Mrs Bridgewood, who beat cancer last December after treatment, said she had worked hard for the car and was not going to let anyone take it.

Speaking after the attack she said: "I'm no have-a-go-hero but I would do this again to protect my property.

"The car is mine. Why should I hand it over to thieves?"

Detective Inspector Jane Antrobus said: "This was an extremely nasty attack by organised criminals who wanted that vehicle.

"Mrs Bridgewood was very brave in what she did but I would ask everyone to think of their own personal safety before challenging this type of dangerous criminal."