Man, 21, charged with affray

A 21-YEAR-OLD man has been charged following a mass brawl in Oldham town centre in which another man was injured.

John Haining (21), of Eastern Bypass, Openshaw, and a 17-year-old, who cannot be identified, have been charged with affray and are due to appear before Oldham magistrates on Tuesday.

A 21-year-old man suffered head injuries after he was chased and set upon during the incident which flared in Yorkshire Street at around 2am on December 5 and involved more than 20 people.

Det Sgt James Sweeney, of Oldham CID said: “We’re doing all we can to trace who was responsible that night, but we need your help. If you saw anything or you know who was involved, please call us.”

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact Oldham CID on 0161-856 8951 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800-555 111.