Police name second man wanted over town centre car chaos

Lee Anthony Bradley

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Police have named a second man who they are hunting following a major incident in Rochdale town centre in the early hours of Sunday (17 October 2010).

Officers want to speak to 26-year-old Lee Anthony Bradley over the incident which left 14 people injured.

A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder remains in police custody for questioning. 

Just one person remains in hospital and a number of other people have since presented themselves at hospital for treatment to minor injuries.

Bradley has links to the Rochdale and Manchester areas.

Superintendent Martin Greenhalgh, said: "I want to reassure residents that we have officers from Rochdale as well as force resources involved in this investigation.

"The incident outside Dali Bar, whilst extremely serious, was a completely rare and isolated one.

"This remains a fast-moving and evolving investigation and I am now seeking the public's help to find Lee Bradley so if anyone knows where he is I would urge them to contact us.

"I also want to appeal directly to Lee if he is hearing or reading this appeal to get in touch with police as soon as possible."

The incident happened at around 2.00am. A Saab with two men inside drove at door staff outside the Dali Bar on Packer Street.

The car then drove along the pavement for about 100-200 yards, injuring a number of other people.

It is thought the men in the car had earlier been refused entry into the bar.

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4644 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.