Man’s skull fractured in brutal attack

A man’s skull was fractured when he was attacked outside the Last Orders pub in Yorkshire Street, Oldham.

The attack happened about 9.30pm on Thursday (17) when the victim, a 22-year-old man, was involved in an row outside the pub.

He was knocked to the ground and assaulted by three men, who kicked him in the head. He was taken to hospital treatment for a fractured skull, where his condition is stable. Three men, aged 18, 22 and 26, have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and bailed for further inquiries.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, specifically two women who were nearby at the time, to come forward.

DS Ian Webb, of Oldham CID, said: “We work extremely hard to make Oldham a safe and enjoyable night out for people and such wanton acts of violence will not be tolerated.

“We have acted swiftly to make a number of arrests but I would urge others, who would undoubtedly have been in the area and witnessed what happened, to call police.

“Please do not rely on others to come forward. The more information we can gather to get the kind of people responsible for this attack behind bars, the better.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Oldham CID on 0161 856 8951, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.