Officers appeal for information as man charged with assault in Manchester

Officers are appealing to the public for information following an assault in Manchester.

Elmi Duraku (19/07/1998) has been charged with possession of offensive weapon and section 18 assault. He has been remanded into custody whilst enquiries continue.

The charge relates to an incident on Saturday 25 November 2023, at around 4:45pm, when officers were called to reports of a section 18 assault in Stevenson Square in Manchester. 

The victim – 34-year-old man - was seriously injured although thankfully his injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing.

Police are continuing to appeal for information or footage relating to the incident - including CCTV, mobile, or dashcam. 

You can make a report by calling 0161 856 3405 and quoting 2257-25112023

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 11