Man left fighting for his life after suffering 'very serious head injuries' in Ramsbottom street attack

A man was hospitalised with “very serious head injuries” following an attack in Ramsbottom.
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Police were called to reports a man had been assaulted in Bridge Street at around 10.05pm on Saturday (August 6).

The victim – a man in his 40s – was found with “very serious” head injuries when officers arrived.

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He was taken to hospital where police said he remained in a “critical condition” on Sunday (August 7).

A man was left fighting for his life following an attack in Bridge Street, Ramsbottom (Credit: Google)A man was left fighting for his life following an attack in Bridge Street, Ramsbottom (Credit: Google)
A man was left fighting for his life following an attack in Bridge Street, Ramsbottom (Credit: Google)
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Det Chief Insp John Charlton, of GMPs Bury CID, said: “This incident has left a man with some very serious injuries and we need to locate the person who has done this.”

The suspect is described as a white male, around 20-years-old, 5ft 10in tall, of slim build and with blonde hair.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information should call police on 0161 856 8078, quoting log number 3420 of August 6.

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