Detectives in Salford are appealing for witnesses after a man was deliberately driven at in Eccles and pinned between the vehicle and a wooden post

Yesterday, Saturday 19 August 2023, at approximately 12.55pm, GMP responded to reports that a man had been deliberately hit by a vehicle on Higher Croft in Eccles.

The victim was pinned by the vehicle, which deliberately mounted a pavement, leaving him with serious injuries to his legs, which have today required surgery.

Police are now asking for anyone who was in the area yesterday to get in touch.

Salford's Detective Chief Inspector Yanica Weir said: "This was a clearly targeted attack, in which a vehicle was used as a weapon.

"We are keen to trace the suspect(s) in this matter as quickly as possible and would be grateful if anyone who may have any dashcam, doorbell, CCTV or mobile phone footage depicting the events, could get in touch with us.

"At the moment, we believe the vehicle to be a silver/grey Volkswagen, either a Polo or a Golf, and we urgently need to trace it. 

"Please contact us on 101 quoting, log number 1759-19082023. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via the independent charity - Crimestoppers - on 0800 555 111."