Man in Eccles 'seriously injured' after car pins him to a post in targeted attack
Salford detectives are currently appealing for any witnesses
Last updated 21st Aug 2023
An Eccles man is currently recovering from 'serious injuries' after being deliberately driven at with a car, which pinned him to a wooden post.
Police responded to a call at approximately 12.55pm on Saturday 19th August, that a man had been been hit by a vehicle on Higher Croft in Eccles.
Officers attended the scene and found the victim who was pinned by the vehicle, which deliberately mounted a pavement, leaving him with serious injuries to his legs.
Yesterday, Sunday 20th August, the victim had to be taken into surgery to treat his injuries.
Police are now asking for anyone who was in the area yesterday to get in touch.
Salford's Detective Chief Inspector Yanica Weir said:
"This was a clearly targeted attack, in which a vehicle was used as a weapon.
"We are keen to trace the suspect(s) in this matter as quickly as possible and would be grateful if anyone who may have any dashcam, doorbell, CCTV or mobile phone footage depicting the events, could get in touch with us.
"At the moment, we believe the vehicle to be a silver/grey Volkswagen, either a Polo or a Golf, and we urgently need to trace it.
"Please contact us on 101 quoting, log number 1759-19082023. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via the independent charity - Crimestoppers - on 0800 555 111."