OFFICERS WANT TO SPEAK TO THE MAN PICTURED IN CONNECTION WITH AN ASSAULT IN SALFORD

The victim – who is in his 70s – was found by two members of the public near to Lightoaks Park. 

He was taken to hospital where it was discovered he had suffered a broken neck bone, a fractured nose and multiple cuts and bruises. 

The man is thought to have been walking down Claremont Road when he felt a blow to the back of his head and witnesses described seeing a man running down Acresfield nearby. 

Detectives investigating the attack are keen to speak to the man pictured in connection with the incident. 

Detective Constable Susan West, from GMP’s Salford borough, said:  

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“This is obviously a frightening attack on an elderly man, who was innocently walking near to the park on a warm spring evening. 

“He has suffered extensive injuries and we need to find the person responsible for this. 

“We would urge the man pictured, and anybody who recognises him, to come forward and contact police immediately. 

“Although the image isn’t very clear, the top the man is pictured wearing is quite distinctive and I believe someone might recognise it. 

“Any information, no matter how small, could help us piece together exactly what happened to this poor man.” 

Information can be passed on to police on 0161 856 5360 quoting incident number 2553 of 07/05/18. 

Alternatively, details can also be passed on anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.