TWO five-day-old puppies have been reunited with their mother after they were stolen in an armed robbery.

The rest of the litter which was stolen have died.

The litter of one day old pure-breed French Bulldog puppies were taken in an armed robbery on Tuesday at about 9.50pm when thieves forced their way into a house in Alpha Road, Stretford.

The police enquiries are ongoing, officers want to speak to two men in connection with the incident and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward.

Information can be passed onto detectives by calling 0161 856 7747 quoting reference number 2218 of 24/10/18 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.