Police probe follows takeaway attack

Date published: 23 May 2023


Police officers are appealing for information following an assault in Ashton town centre.

Between 7:30pm – 10pm on Saturday, April  22, two men were attacked by a group of seven men inside a takeaway on Henrietta Street in Ashton.

The victims were robbed of their personal items and sustained injuries not believed to be life-changing.

Greater Manchester Police are appealing to members of the public to identify the persons in the photograph above as they are believed to have information to assist with enquiries.

If you have any information or footage that could assist our investigation, please contact GMP on 0161 856 9262 quoting log 2885 of 22/04/2023.

You can also report information via the link here, or through the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


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