Man 'seriously assaulted' in 4am street attack outside pub fighting for his life

A man who was attacked outside a pub at 4am is fighting for his life in hospital, police have revealed.

The man, who hasn't been named, was said by Greater Manchester Police to be in a critical condition. The force has now issued a public appeal for anyone with information to come forward. No age for the victim has been released.

In a statement, GMP said the man was subjected to a 'serious assault' in Oldham town centre in the early hours of Monday morning.

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He was said to have been attacked by another man outside The Bank pub on Yorkshire Street.

GMP said in the statement: "Officers in Oldham are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Oldham on Monday morning. At around 4.14am outside The Bank pub on Yorkshire Street, a man was assaulted by another male.

"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, from Oldham CID, 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." No further details have been revealed.