Victim is slashed across face by knifeman
POLICE MAKE ARREST AFTER MAN SUFFERS CUT TO HIS CHEEK DURING ‘ALTERCATION’ IN STREET
A MAN was slashed in the face following an ‘altercation with a knife’ outside a newsagent in Moston.
Police were called to the McColl’s convenience store on Lightbowne Road at around 1.30pm on Thursday, January 14 following an argument between two men.
Upon their arrival officers discovered that a man, aged 32, had suffered a cut to his cheek.
He sustained the injury following an ‘altercation with a knife,’ GMP said.
A 32-year-old man was arrested and has since been released under investigation.
Speaking to the M.E.N, the victim said he is lucky not to have been more seriously injured, as the wound is close to his eye.
Pictures show the man’s face covered in blood following the incident.
He appears to have a deep gash to the side of his face.
A spokesperson for GMP said: “Police were called following an argument at a McColl’s convenience store on Light-bowne Road in Moston at around 1.30pm on Thursday 14 January, involving two men.
“A 32-year-old man suffered a cut to his cheek following an altercation with a knife.
“A 32-year-old man’s been arrested and released under investigation. “Enquiries are ongoing.”
A spokesperson for McColl’s said: “We have informed the police of the incident and are unable to comment further.”
Anyone with information or anyone who recognises the man is asked to call 101,
A 32-year-old man’s been arrested and released under investigation GMP spokesperson
quoting log number 1247 of 14/01/2020.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.