A man is in hospital being treated for life threatening injuries after being attack in Chorlton yesterday
The 48 year old was attacked by two men on Nicolas Road, in what is believed to have been a robbery.
One of the men is reported to have used an e-bike and used the vehicle to leave the scene shortly after.
One man, aged 46, has been arrested on suspicion of assault. He remains in custody for questioning.
Enquiries are currently ongoing and a scene remains in place in the Nicolas Road and adjoining Oswald Road. A nearby property is being examined by officers as part of the ongoing work.
The attack is being treated as an isolated incident, with no wider threat to the community. Additional officers are in the area and will be for the coming days, to provide reassurance for local residents.
As officers continue their work, they are now appealing for anyone with any information regarding the incident to please come forward.
This includes anyone who witnessed the incident, or lives nearby and has any relevant dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage.
Detective Inspector Shauna Hayden, from GMP’s City of Manchester district, said: “Officers are on the scene fully investigating all aspects of this shocking incident that has left a man with serious injuries in hospital.
“While our work so far has secured an arrest, we are now appealing for anyone with any relevant information to please come forward.
“If you saw anything or heard something from around the time of the incident, I would urge you to get in touch, as your assistance could be vital to getting the answers the victim in this attack deserves.”
