Man hospitalised after serious crash in Longsight

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward

Author: Owen ArandsPublished 13th Oct 2023

Officers are appealing for information after a crash on Stockport Road in Longsight which left a man hospitalised with serious injuries.

At approximately 4:48pm yesterday (Thursday 12 October 2023), a bus travelling along Stockport Road is reported to have collided with a man in his 50s crossing the junction of Richmond Grove East.

The man remains in hospital for treatment although thankfully his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

An 58 year old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and he remains in custody for questioning.

Officers are now appealing for anyone with relevant information or footage - including CCTV, dashcam or mobile - to get in touch by calling the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4742 quoting log 2527 of 12/10/2023.

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