A “disturbance” broke out on the street involving “hooded men” before a car was driven at a man on Sunday evening (July 28).
Police were called to Hereford Road in Brinnington at around 5.15pm to reports of a disturbance in the street. Residents reported that those involved were wearing balaclavas.
In the middle of the scene, a car plowed into a man before speeding away from the scene. The 62-year-old victim was rushed to hospital for treatment as his injuries were not life-threatening.
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A large scene has been set up in the residential area as part of the investigations, to establish all the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A resident said he saw a man “fly over the bonnet” of the car which failed to stop and fled. An internet box and part of a garden wall were also knocked over. Police confirmed the car was involved in the disturbance and investigations suggest it was driven towards the victim.
Footage taken on Sunday evening showed a large security cordon in place with several police vehicles on the scene. Officers could be seen carrying out door-to-door investigations.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At 5.10pm this evening we were called to reports of a disturbance on Hereford Road in Brinnington.
“Initial investigations suggest a vehicle collided with a pedestrian and failed to stop. A man was taken to hospital for further treatment, but fortunately his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
“No arrests have been made at this stage, but a scene has been established to understand the circumstances.”
