Two seriously injured after suspected hit-and-run in south Manchester

An investigation is underway following a suspected hit-and-run in south Manchester, which has left two people in hospital with serious injuries.

At around 1:15pm this afternoon (Thursday 12 January 2023), police were called to a road traffic collision between a motorbike and a pedestrian followed by a further collision between a car and the same motorbike on Stockport Road in Levenshulme.

Officers attended the scene, and the 22-year-old motorbike rider and the 22-year-old pedestrian were both taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the car fled the scene on foot.

Greater Manchester Police say their Initial enquiries have established that the passenger of a silver Audi A5 walked down a side street off Stockport Road.

A short time later, he crossed Stockport Road through stationary traffic and a motorcyclist collided with the pedestrian. Seconds later, the driver of the silver Audi A5 is believed to have intentionally drove towards the motorbike and rider, colliding with both.

The driver is then thought to have left the vehicle and ran after the motorbike rider and shortly returned to his vehicle and later fled the scene on foot down Jean Close, leaving his passenger injured on the floor.

Inspector Chris Forrester of GMPs City of Manchester North district said: "There were a number of people at the scene either walking past or in cars this afternoon and we would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident, or who may have dash cam or CCTV footage showing the attack.

"This is an unacceptable show of violence and reckless driving, and we need the public’s assistance to help track down the offender and to further understand the circumstances.

"Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact police on 0161 856 1146 or 101, quoting log number 1523 of the 12/01/2023. You can also report using our reporting tool on our website: www.gmp.police.uk

"Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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