A man has been arrested after FIVE people were targeted in a spate of attacks - including a pensioner. A man in his 70s was rushed to hospital after he was reportedly hit over the head with a bottle, while a woman was left 'shaken' after being threatened near a motorway bridge.
Police were called to a 'disturbance' this afternoon, shortly before 2pm, on Oldham Street in Hyde, Tameside. READ MORE:Man rushed to hospital after 'assault' in Tameside street A cordon was put in place shortly after as officers conducted enquiries at the scene.
Witnesses saw tissues and a pillow 'covered in blood' on the pavement. A man in his 70s was rushed to hospital shortly after 2pm with serious head injuries and is now in a stable condition.
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