Virgil van Dijk has admitted that Cody Gakpo came into Liverpool at a “difficult” time after interest from Manchester United was swallowed by Jurgen Klopp’s chase of him.
15.02.2023 - 15:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
An elderly man is fighting for his life in hospital after been knocked down in a hit and run. The pensioner, in his 80s, is in a critical condition following the incident in Littleborough, Rochdale.
Police say he was left with life-threatening injuries after a van reversed into him while he was crossing Hare Hill Road in the centre of the town. The driver of the van fled the scene.
An investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made.
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Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage of the incident, which took place at about 11.30am on Friday, February 3, to come forward. Sgt Andrew Page, of GMPs Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We would like to appeal to any witnesses of this collision, or anyone who has dash-cam footage and was driving in the area around the time of the incident to come forward."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident 2288 of February 3 or report it online here.
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