Stockport town centre. Police were called to reports of a fight on St Petersgate at around 1.05am on Saturday (1 August). Officers attended the scene but the group had already fled before their arrival.
A man, believed to be in his 30s, was taken to hospital by ambulance crews. His injures are being described as serious. Detectives have launched an investigation following the incident.
No arrests have yet been made.They are appealing for anyone who may have witnesses the assault, or have any information, to come forward.
DC Scott Woods, of GMP’s Stockport district, said: "This fight resulted in a man sustaining serious injuries - he remains in hospital."Our thoughts are with him and his loved ones as he receives treatment."We know this.
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