A man who was attacked outside a pub at 4am is fighting for his life in hospital, police have revealed.
The man, whose identity has not been released, is believed to be in a critical condition, according to Greater Manchester Police. Police have issued a public appeal for anyone with information to come forward. The age of the victim has not been released.
In a statement, GMP said the man was the victim of a “serious assault” in Oldham town centre in the early hours of Monday morning.
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He was allegedly attacked by another man outside The Bank pub on Yorkshire Street.
GMP said in the statement: “Officers in Oldham are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Oldham on Monday morning. At around 4.14am, outside The Bank pub on Yorkshire Street, a man was assaulted by another man.
“The victim remains in hospital in a critical condition. Police are now asking anyone who may have witnessed the attack to come forward and assist with the investigation.”
Detective Inspector Andy Day, of Oldham CID, said: “This is a serious incident in which the victim of this assault remains in a critical condition in hospital.
“We are now appealing for people to come forward and help us with our investigation – no information is too small. Anyone with information, CCTV or dash cam footage can contact police on 0161 856 8962, quoting log number 1424 of 15/07/24.
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.” No further details have been released.
