Boy, 16, charged following serious assault in Rochdale

A 16-year-old boy has been charged following a serious assault in Rochdale.

The teenager - who cannot be named for legal reasons - has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and is due before Bury Magistrates' Court on today (Monday 9 January).

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 condition.

Four men, aged between 23 and 30 were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and have been bailed until 9 February 2012 pending further inquiries.

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.