Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a wanted man from Gorton.
26.10.2023 - 11:33 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A driver who was arrested after a man was left with 'life-changing' injuries in a hit-and-run has been released while investigations continue, police have confirmed.
The man - aged 34 - was arrested following the incident on Rochdale Road at around 9.25pm on Tuesday night (October 24). A 51-year-old man was walking when he was struck by a vehicle.
The driver initially failed to stop, police said. The vehicle was later found parked nearby and he was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
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In an update issued today, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said the driver had since been released while enquiries continue. The victim suffered 'significant injuries believed to be life-changing'.
Police appealed for any witnesses to come forward after the crash, particularly anyone with dash-cam footage. Information can be shared by calling GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4742 quoting incident 3418 of 24/10/2023.
You can also report information to GMP's website using the ‘report’ tool: www.gmp.police.uk Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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