Two Men Seriously Injured in Suspected Atherton E-Bike Robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after two young men were seriously injured during a suspected robbery in Atherton.
The incident happened at around 2.15pm on Thursday, 1 October, on Millers Lane, where an 18-year-old and a 20-year-old man are believed to have had their e-bikes taken by a group.
Both men suffered injuries during the incident. The 20-year-old sustained a serious injury which is not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
The 18-year-old remains in hospital in a critical condition.
No arrests have been made, and detectives are continuing to establish exactly what happened and identify those involved.
Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or was in the Millers Lane area at the time. Officers are also asking motorists and residents to check any CCTV or dashcam recordings, while anyone with relevant mobile phone footage is urged to come forward.
Information can be provided to Greater Manchester Police via 101 or Live Chat at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 1900 of 01/10/26.
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.