Man, 30, in critical condition following serious assault
Date published: 07 January 2012
A man has suffered a fractured skull following a serious assault in Rochdale.
Police were called to Fishwick Street at 11.15pm on Friday night (6 January 2012) following reports of fighting.
Officers attended and found a 30-year-old man unconscious, suffering heavy bleeding and head injuries.
He was taken to hospital for treatment to a fracture to the skull, where he remains in a critical condtion.
Four men, aged between 23 and 30 have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and remain in police custody.
Inquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4646 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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