Man attacked by gang armed with machetes in Rochdale

The 21-year-old has suffered potentially life threatening injuries

Investigations are ongoing
Author: Becky CahillPublished 6th Oct 2021

Police received a report of a collision and a male being assaulted on Bentley Street in Rochdale at around 9.45pm last night (Tuesday 5th October).

Emergency services attended and enquiries established a 21-year-old man was seriously assaulted by a group of males with machetes.

He has been taken to hospital with potentially life threatening injuries.

Enquiries are ongoing and no arrests have been made.

A scene remains in place this morning.