Man in critical condition after assault in Manchester City Centre

Police were called to Oxford Road just before 5am on Monday

Author: Luke WilsonPublished 6th Sep 2021

A man's in a critical condition in hospital after being attacked in Manchester in the early hours of this morning.

At about 4.50am this morning, police were called by the ambulance service to reports of an assault on Oxford Road, Manchester.

Officers attended and a man has been taken to hospital with a head injury where he remains in a critical condition.

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

Detective Inspector Peter Morley, of GMP's City of Manchester Division, said:

"This incident has resulted in a man suffering serious head injuries.

"Our enquiries are still in their early stages, however, we are doing all that we can to establish the full circumstances of this assault and find those responsible.

"If anyone was present at the time and witnessed anything, please do not hesitate to make contact with police."

Greater Manchester Victims' Services provide emotional and practical support to anyone affected by crime and are a confidential service. The service can be contacted by visiting the website on www.gmvictims.org.uk or calling 0161 200 1950.

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