Man sought after alleged assault on New Year's Eve in Uppermill

Date published: 13 January 2026


Greater Manchester Police officers are appealing for information following an alleged assault at a bar in Uppermill on New Year’s Eve.

At around 11.15pm on December 31, 2025 on High Street, whilst in the bar area, a man allegedly threw an object onto another man’s table.

As he went to return the object to the man, it is believed he was hit in the face with it and knocked unconscious.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment.

Have you got any information which could help police?

If so, please contact them on 101 quoting crime reference number: CRI/06QQ/0000002/26.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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