Investigators appealing for information after man assaulted following road traffic collision in Leigh

Officers were called at 10:29pm last night (Friday 27 June 2025) to reports of a road traffic collision and assault on Eva Street, Leigh.

The victim was in his car when a black Volvo drove at him at the junction of Eva Street and Ena Crescent.

Four people exited the vehicle and assaulted the victim through the window with weapons.

They then left in the vehicle towards Wigan Road in the direction of Hindley Green. The driver of the Volvo remained in the car and drove away.

A further report five minutes later was made after the black Volvo went through a gate to the fields on Melrose Avenue.

The car was located burned out in the fields and is believed to be the offending vehicle. All occupants had fled the scene and work is ongoing to locate them.

The victim suffered life-changing injuries and remains in hospital for treatment.

Investigating officers are now appealing for assistance from anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

Information relating to this incident can be shared through our Major Incident Portal for any footage captured on mobile devices, dash cam or for any witnesses to submit details - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP25L01-PO1

Those with information, CCTV or dash cam footage that may assist the investigation can contact police on 0161 856 7094 quoting the log number 3926 of 27/06/2025.

Information can also be submitted using our online report tool at www.gmp.police.uk Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.