Man seriously injured in 'unprovoked attack' on way to work

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to come forward after man was seriously injured in an 'unprovoked attack' on his way to work in Leigh.

The man - aged in his 30s - was attacked on Green Fold Way at around 12.15pm yesterday (Wednesday). Emergency services were called to the scene.

He was rushed to hospital with serious, but not life-threatening, injuries. Police said they are now 'trying to establish the full circumstances around the incident' and appealing for any witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward.

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Detective Sergeant Andrew Partington said: “This was an unprovoked attack on a man who was simply heading to work, we are trying to establish the full circumstances around this incident and brings those responsible to justice.

“The investigation is still very much in the early stages, and we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone who has any information or CCTV/dashcam/doorbell footage, to contact GMP on 0161 856 7094 quoting log number 1593 of 21/06/23. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity – Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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