Man Sustains Serious Injuries in Attack Following Suspected Car Chase

An individual sustained severe injuries after being “attacked with weapons” subsequent to what law enforcement officials suspect was a vehicle pursuit and a resulting collision. Greater Manchester Police reported that officers responded to a call at a tram stop situated on Edge Lane, Droylsden, approximately at 20:10 GMT on Friday. The police force indicated that preliminary investigations suggested the sighting of two vehicles traveling at high speed in the direction of Manchester, “in what is believed to have been a chase”. “A car subsequently crashed and a male inside was attacked,” authorities further stated. As of now, no arrests have occurred, and the individual remains hospitalized. Detective Chief Inspector Anna Barker commented: “We are currently investigating the full circumstances of last night’s violent incident”. She mentioned that “multiple officers” are engaged in the ongoing investigation. “While a man suffered serious injuries, we are fortunate that we are not talking about an even more serious outcome, and we are determined to locate those responsible,” she concluded. Individuals possessing relevant information are encouraged to contact Greater Manchester Police. For further engagement, listeners can access the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester across its social media platforms, including Facebook, X, and Instagram. Additionally, story suggestions can be submitted to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk and through Whatsapp at 0808 100 2230. This content is copyrighted by BBC 2024. All rights are reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the material found on external websites. Details regarding its policy on external linking are available for review.