A man was taken to hospital in a serious condition following an assault in north Manchester this afternoon. The incident happened on Riverdale Road in Blackley at 2.35pm on Friday.
A man in his 20s is reported to have been attacked with an axe in the street. READ MORE: Investigation launched after man shows up to A&E with gunshot wound A hunt for the attacker was continuing tonight.
As yet no suspects have been arrested. Witnesses reported an axe was used in the attack, however this has not been officially confirmed.
Pictures from the scene showed police and an ambulance crew on Riverdale Road on Friday afternoon. The road was closed for a brief period.
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