Man almost loses his hand in "awful" machete attack in Rochdale
Witnesses say the victim was chased by five men before the attack.
A man hunt is underway in Rochdale after a man almost lost his hand in a machete attack, described by police as "awful".
It happened shortly before before 11.30pm on Berwyn Avenue in Middleton last night.
Police were called to the scene where they found a 20-year-old with serious injuries to his hand - which will require surgery.
Witnesses have so far suggested to police that around five men were chasing the victim prior to the attack.
Detective Sergeant Tim O’Callaghan from GMP’s Rochdale borough said: “The man has been left with possibly life changing injuries because of this attack.
“We are determined to find those responsible - weapons like machetes have no place on our streets and we are making it our top priority to find those who use them and bring them to justice so they can no longer cause misery to their victims and fear in the community.”
“I would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or has any idea who was responsible for such an awful attack.”
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 1399, alternatively call 101 quoting the reference number 2658 of 06/11/18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111