Second man charged and due in court following shocking attack on 87-year-old

Police officers are still appealing to the public for information to support their investigations into this shocking incident

Greater Manchester Police detectives have now charged a second man after an attack on an 87-year-old man.

Azizur Rahman (aged 39) from Oldham has been charged with, kidnap, robbery, Section 18 assault, intentional strangulation, threats to a person with a bladed article, perverting the course of justice and threats to kill.

He has been remanded into custody ahead of a scheduled appearance at Tameside Magistrates Court today (Wednesday).

Shohad Miah (24) from Royton was also charged with kidnap, grievous bodily harm, robbery and intentional strangulation, on Tuesday, September 24, in relation to this incident.

This latest charge relates to an incident which saw an 87-year-old man forced into a car in Oldham, attacked, and thrown out on a dark road in West Yorkshire.

Police officers are still appealing to the public for information to support their investigations into this shocking incident.

Information can be submitted through the major incident portal, linked here

Information can be provided through the MIPP Portal, or by contacting the investigation team on 0161 856 3635 quoting log number 3165 of 15/09/2024.

The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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