Man sought after he stabbed victim and stole watch

Image courtesy of GMP

Detectives investigating a robbery on Oxford Road in Manchester city centre have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to.

At 11:55pm on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, officers were called to reports of a robbery at a premises on Oxford Road.

The offender entered the premises and stabbed the victim, while their watch was forcibly removed from their wrist.

After the incident it is believed the offender ran away across Oxford Road.

The victim sustained a stab wound to his lower abdomen as well as bruising to his jaw and under his right eye.

Enquiries are ongoing and officers are keen to speak to anyone who knows anything about this incident.

Anyone with any information, dashcam or CCTV footage regarding this incident, or recognises the male in the CCTV image, should contact GMP on 0161 856 4382 or 101, quoting incident 3900 of 06/07/2022.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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