Two left seriously injured after four people attacked in violent rampage

Four people were attacked in a violent spree across Leigh. Police are now appealing for information to identify a man as part of their enquiries into the terrifying 15-minute-long episode on the evening of May 15.

The first attack occurred on Lord Street, in which a man was assaulted at around 6.15pm. He suffered serious injuries that were not life-threatening.

Five minutes later, another man was assaulted at a premises in Bradshawgate followed by a third shortly after on Brown Street, who was also left seriously injured.

READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community

A fourth victim, a man, was punched in the same street sustaining minor injuries, while he also had his phone thrown into a nearby building site. The entire episode lasted around 10-15 minutes.

Greater Manchester Police have now issued an appeal in an attempt to trace the man pictured in the two photos. The force believe the man could assist with their investigation.

Anyone with any information, or doorbell, dash-cam, or CCTV footage from the area at the time is being asked to contact police.

You can contact police by calling 101 quoting log number 3024 of 15/05/23. You can also report information via www.gmp.police.uk or through the independent charity Crimestoppers - anonymously – on 0800 555 111.