Boy, 16, sustains serious head injury in 'assault'

Date published: 24 March 2023


A 16-year-old boy sustained a serious head injury after an alleged assault.

On Thursday 9 March, GMP were called to Tweedale Street, Rochdale, to reports of an alleged assault.

The victim sustained a serious head injury – although this is not believed to be life-threatening.

Officers continue to follow lines of enquiry and are appealing to members of the public for information.

Anyone who may have been in the area is being asked to come forward.

If you have any information, please contact police on 0161 856 8424 quoting log 1825 of 9/3/23.

Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

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