A 71-year-old man who tried to tell a speeding Mercedes to slow down was left with a broken jaw for his trouble.
Peter Stringer was taking his mother-in-law’s dogs for a walk when a black Mercedes Saloon car sped past at 7.30pm on Sunday August 31.
After passing Peter at speed on Old Clough Lane, near the junction of Spring Clough Avenue, he gestured for the driver to slow down.
Instead the car stopped and reversed towards him.
Leaping out of the car, the man punched Peter in the face, fracturing his jaw and knocking him unconscious.
He then got back in his car and drove off, leaving him alone and injured on the pavement.
Detective Constable Paul Davies said: “The victim has been left understandably shaken by this unprovoked assault and I believe the injuries would have been more severe had the victim not fallen onto a grass verge.
“The offender has thought nothing of fleeing the scene and did not even call an ambulance.
“Unfortunately no witnesses to this assault have come forward and the victim came too on the grass verge alone, with no one around to check on his welfare. “
Police are now urging members of the public to come forward with any information.
The man suspected of the attack is described as an Asian male, aged about 30 years old and standing between 5ft 8in and 5ft 9in tall, with an athletic build.
He has a sallow complexion, short, black hair and a short, trimmed beard. He was wearing smart casual clothing.
Detective Constable Davies said: “It was a cowardly act and I ask for anybody with information about this incident or think they may have seen a vehicle matching that description driving erratically in the area at the time to contact Police.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police on 0161 856 5097 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
