A man charged over his alleged involvement in the Greenock firebomb attacks has been left seriously injured after being ‘slashed’ in prison.
01.02.2022 - 21:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man was subjected to a ‘sustained’ assault which left him seriously injured after three masked thugs entered his home in Tameside.
Police said they were called to Sandringham Drive in Dukinfield at around 9pm last night (January 31) following reports of a serious assault.
Initial enquiries established that three unknown men wearing balaclavas entered the property before carrying out an assault on a man in his 50s.
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The victim suffered serious injuries following the attack.
No arrests have been made.
A large police presence remained at the property until around 4pm today (February 1).
Neighbours on Sandringham Drive told the M.E.N this afternoon they were shocked to hear about the incident.
“Stuff like this doesn’t usually happen round here,” one resident, who did not wish to be identified, said.
“It’s a quiet neighbourhood.”
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward and assist with their enquiries.
Confirming details of the incident, a GMP spokesperson said: “At around 9pm last night (31 January 2022), police were called to a report of a serious assault at an address on Sandringham Drive, Dukinfield.
“Officers attended and initial enquiries have established that three unknown males wearing balaclavas had entered the property before carrying out a sustained assault leaving the victim, a man in his 50s with serious injuries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tameside CID on 0161 856 9262 quoting log 2825 of the 31st January 2022.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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