Reports car driven at man after fighting in the street
A MAN suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a vehicle during an early hours incident in Moss Side.
Detectives are investigating following reports of a disturbance on Great Western Street, near the junction of Princess Road, on Thursday morning.
Officers were scrambled to the scene just before 5.30am after witnesses described seeing a group of men fighting before a vehicle was driven at a man. The victim later turned up at hospital and required treatment for a serious hip injury.
Two men, aged 21 and 31, were arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the incident. They have since been released under investigation. Photographs showing the aftermath of the incident show a flattened street sign.
Enquiries are ongoing and police are urging assistance from the public.
Detective Inspector Gary Smith, of Greater Manchester Police’s City of Manchester Borough, said: “Despite the fact that we have made three arrests, our enquiries are very much ongoing. This has happened in a residential area, and we are confident that there are witnesses who can assist our investigation, and I would urge anyone with information to get please get in touch with police.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4409. Reports can also be made anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.