Two seriously injured after 'deliberate hit-and-run' as police hunt driver

12 January 2023 , 22:36

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The motorcyclist and the pedestrian, both 22, were taken to hospital with serious injuries (Image: MEN)

Two people have been left seriously injured in hospital after a suspected hit-and-run collision.

The incident occurred in south Manchester on Wednesday afternoon on the A6 Stockport Road in Levenshulme.

Greater Manchester Police said a motorcyclist had initially knocked down a pedestrian who was crossing busy thoroughfare.

The pedestrian was a passenger in a silver Audi A5, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Moments later, the Audi driver is believed to have intentionally driven toward the motorbike and its rider, colliding with both.

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The Audi driver then got out of the car and ran after the motorcyclist, before fleeing the scene on foot. He left his passenger lying injured on the floor, cops said.

Greater Manchester Police said a motorcyclist had initially knocked down a pedestrian who was crossing busy thoroughfare (MEN)

The motorcyclist and the pedestrian, both 22, were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police are still hunting for the Audi driver and are appealing for information about the incident.

Inspector Chris Forrester said: "There were a number of people at the scene either walking past or in cars this afternoon and we would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident, or who may have dash cam or CCTV footage showing the attack.

"This is an unacceptable show of violence and reckless driving, and we need the public’s assistance to help track down the offender and to further understand the circumstances."

Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact police on 0161 856 1146 or 101, quoting log number 1523 of the 12/01/2023.

James Holt