55-year-old man taken hospital as major road closes in Little Hulton

A scene is in place on Manchester Road East

Author: Olivia DaviesPublished 28th Jun 2024

A major road in Little Hulton is closed as a man is rushed to hospital.

The 55-year-old man has superficial injuries that are not believed to be life threatening or life changing.

A scene is in place with emergency services present, and enquires are ongoing to understand the circumstances.

Additional officers have been deployed to the area. Greater Manchester Police said: "If you have any concerns or information, please speak to them."

A section 60 has been authorised to cover Mort Lane railway Bridge, east along the railway boundary towards Hilton Lane, Ellesmere Street, Ridgard street, Eastham way, Cleggs Lane, Old lane, Captain Fold, Manchester Road, Kenyon Way, Armitage Avenue, to Mort Lane.

Under Section 60, officers have extra powers to stop and search people in a defined area within the specific times listed. It will be in place until 11am tomorrow (Saturday 29 June).

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