Salford attempted murder probe: appeal for info after man run over in ‘targeted incident’ in Eccles

Police are urgently appealing for information after a man was run over in Salford in what officers believe to be a targeted incident. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) says it is treating the case as attempted murder and has opened an investigation.

The incident happened at around 10.50pm on Wednesday 5 April close to the Esso garage and Tesco Express store on Liverpool Road in Eccles.

GMP said that during the incident a man was run over by a blue VW Golf R. He sustained injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot, leaving the car abandoned in the middle of the road.

Police say a second vehicle, a white VW Tiguan, was also involved in the incident.

The force is now urging anyone who saw what happened or may have doorbell, dashcam or CCTV footage that could assist the investigation to come forward and speak to officers.

Detective Inspector Gareth Humphreys, of GMP’s Salford division, said: “We are working hard to establish the circumstances of this incident and an investigation is underway. We believe that this was a targeted attack and that there is no risk to the wider public.

“We are also asking anyone who may have been in the area to come forward with any information or footage that could help us during our investigation.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 1316 , citing log number 3740 of the date 05/04/2023. Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.