Appeal for witnesses after Middleton attack

A 24-year-old man has been arrested and remains in police custody for questioning

Detectives investigating an attack in Middleton have appealed for witnesses as a suspect remains in custody.

At around 9.30pm last Friday (June 17), officers received a report that a male had been attacked by another male in Alkrington Woods

A 24-year-old man has been arrested and remains in police custody for questioning.

Detective Sergeant Tim O’Callaghan said: “Though a male is in custody, our investigation is far from over.

“Enquiries have so far led us to believe that there were two young people in the area at the time of the incident – we believe they are approximately 14-years-old.

“I appeal directly to those witnesses or anyone else with information to contact us or Crimestoppers.”

Anyone with information should contact DS O’Callaghan or DS Parvez via 0161 856 8576 or 4668 quoting 1060 22/06/22.

Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity – Crimestoppers – on 0800 555 111.

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