GMP appeal for information following a serious collision near Denton

At around 6pm on Thursday 8 February 2024, officers were called to reports of a road traffic collision.

A vehicle travelling on Hyde Road, Debdale in the direction of Manchester City Centre, collided with a 44-year-old female pedestrian.

The vehicle failed to remain at the scene and is believed to have turned left into Delahays Range where the vehicle is abandoned.

The injuries sustained by the pedestrian are believed to be serious and life-threatening. She remains in hospital in serious condition.

Three men aged 24, 21 and 21 were arrested on suspicion of causing serious Injury by dangerous driving / aggravated taking without consent / theft of motor vehicle and perverting the course of justice.

They have since been bailed pending further investigation.

It is believed that the suspects had been travelling on Stockport Road, Denton before turning left onto A57 Manchester Road South entering Denton Island and onto Hyde Road towards the City Centre.

Officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident - or may have dashcam or doorbell footage of the suspects movements prior to and following the collision - to please share it with Greater Manchester Police.

You can do so by calling 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 2680 of 8/02/2024. You can also make a report via the website www.gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.