Man seriously injured in unprovoked attack in Leigh

Police say the victim was heading to work

Author: Gavin RutterPublished 22nd Jun 2023

Police are investigating after a man was seriously injured in an apparent unprovoked attack in Leigh.

Greater Manchester Police say the man in his 30s was heading to work when he was attacked on Green Fold Way yesterday lunchtime.

He was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries aren't thought to be life-threatening.

Emergency services were first alerted to reports of a serious assault at around 12.15pm yesterday .

Detective Sergeant Andrew Partington said: “This was an unprovoked attack on a man who was simply heading to work, we are trying to establish the full circumstances around this incident and brings those responsible to justice.

“The investigation is still very much in the early stages, and we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone who has any information or CCTV/dashcam/doorbell footage, to contact GMP on 0161 856 7094 quoting log number 1593 of 21/06/23.”

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