NewsDetectives appeal following serious assault in Oldham

Detectives appeal following serious assault in Oldham

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Oldham.

On Monday at around 4.14am, a man was assaulted by another male outside The Bank pub on Yorkshire Street.

The victim remains in hospital in a critical condition.

Officers are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the assault to come forward and assist their investigation.

Detective inspector Andy Day said: “This is a serious incident in which the victim of this assault remains in a critical condition in hospital.

“We are now appealing for people to come forward and help our investigation – no piece of information is too small.

“Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage can contact police on 0161 856 8962, quoting the log number 1424 of 15/07/24.

“Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Helen Greaney
Helen Greaney
I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.
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