Moston: Man Critically Injured After Fight

27 August 2013, 13:45 | Updated: 30 March 2016, 13:50

A man's been left critically injured after he was attacked in Moston.

Police were called to Hilllier Street North after a number of reports about people fighting in the street.

Paramedics treated a 41-year-old for a serious head injury and is now in hospital with a bleed on the brain and multiple injuries to his face.

A 20-year-old man's been arrested on suspicion of assault.

Chief Inspector Gareth Parkin from GMP’s North Manchester division said: "I understand people in the area will be extremely concerned when they hear news of this disturbance and we have extra police officers on patrol to try and provide some reassurance.

"A man has been left critically injured in hospital and we are carrying out a full investigation to establish exactly what has happened here and why.

"We are continuing to question a man in connection with this incident and are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information that can assist us with our enquiries, to contact police."

Anyone with information is asked to call police in North Manchester on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.