A GROUP of thugs wielding weapons attacked a man during the early hours of the morning.
An appeal has been launched after the victim was taken to hospital with head and arm injuries as a result of the attack, which took place during the early hours on Wednesday morning on Taylor Street in Brierfield.
Officers were first called at around 3.50am to reports that a Volkswagen Passat had crashed into a property close to the junction of Stanley Street.
A group of men wearing balaclavas and carrying weapons, including machetes, have then assaulted the driver of a another vehicle, a black Ford Mondeo.
The victim, a man in his 30s from Nelson, suffered head and arm injuries and was taken to hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening.
No arrests have been made at this stage. Enquiries are ongoing.
Although this is being treated as an isolated incident, reassurance patrols have been increased in the area as a precaution.
Det Insp Rob Trickett, of East CID, said: “I understand how concerning this incident will be to residents in the area and I want to reassure them we are treating it extremely seriously.
“We have a dedicated team of officers assigned to this investigation and we have increased patrols in the area. Officers are in the area today conducting house to house enquiries. Feel free to say hello to them and pass on any information you might have.
“I am appealing for witnesses to this assault or anybody who saw anything suspicious in the area before or after the incident occurred to come forward. I would also ask people to check their CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage to see if they have captured anything which could help our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting log 0159 of October 27, 2021. Alternatively call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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