Five men have been arrested following an attack that has left a man fighting for his life. The 52-year-old victim walked into the Tesco store in Baguley, Wythenshawe, with serious head injuries last night (Friday).
Staff at the Altrincham Road supermarket alerted the emergency services. He was rushed to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
A police investigation was launched. And Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say they now believe he was attacked inside an address on Crowhurst Walk less than half a mile away.
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Five men, aged 69, 58, 54, 40, and 39, from Wytnehsawe and Openshaw in east Manchester, have been arrested on suspicion of assault intending to cause grievous bodily harm. Three remain in custody for questioning whilst two have been released with no further action.
GMP are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may be able to help their investigation, to come forward. Detective Superintendent Helen Critchley said: “I hope the public is reassured by the pace at which our investigation is moving. We believe this was a targeted attack with no wider threat to the community.
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“This man remains in a serious condition and specialist officers are supporting his family at this difficult time. My thoughts remain with them as he fights for his life.
“Whilst we are making good process working through lines of enquiries, our work is far from over. I appeal to members of the public who might know something about this incident to please come forward.
“I am appealing for people that were around Butcher Lane and Altrincham Road around in the morning of Friday 14th June and may have witnessed something or have dashcam or doorbell footage to contact police on 101, quoting log number 1622 of 14/06/2024.
“Information can also be shared using our LiveChat function on our website: www.gmp.police.uk Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity – Crimestoppers – anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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