Police issue update as three arrested after man attacked in street following car crash

Police have issued an update after a man was attacked in the street moments after a car crash in Oldham. Officers were called out to a crash involving an Audi and a Mercedes-Benz on Denton Lane, in Chadderton, at around 11.35pm on Tuesday (October 22).

It's believed a man was assaulted following the collision, with police stating he had suffered 'life-changing injuries'. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

Greater Manchester Police initially arrested a 22-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman on suspicion of section 18 assault (grievous bodily harm). Officers later made a third arrest, with another 22-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assault.

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In an update issued today (Saturday), GMP confirmed that all three suspects have since been bailed. Cordons were in place on Denton Lane, Lansdowne Court and Apfel Lane on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning following the incident.

Both cars were seen badly damaged in the Denton Lane cordon. Witnesses were urged to come forward earlier this week.

Detective Inspector Clare Harrison, from GMP’s Oldham district, said: “We are working to build a full understanding of the incident and seek support from the community in doing this. A man has been left with serious injuries and we are investigating all lines of enquiries to establish the full facts in this targeted incident.

"If anyone has any information relevant to the investigation, please do get in touch with us. You may have seen something, or your CCTV may have captured some of the incident - all the information adds up and helps our work.”

Anyone with information or footage can contact police on 101 or online, quoting log 3639 of October 22, 2024. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.