An anonymous note has been left paying tribute to the Good Samaritans of Manchester city centre.
It appears someone took a nasty tumble on the cobbles by the canal towpath in Castlefield last week, suffering serious facial injuries.
A number of people came to the rescue and got the victim into a taxi to hospital.
Now the grateful victim has left a 'Thank You' sign and a heartfelt note tied to the railings near the scene of the accident.
"...To the lovely folk of the towpath who looked after me when my face lost a fight with the cobbles last week," the letter reads.
"It's all a bit of a blur so I worry I won't recognise you if I see you again, but I'm really grateful for your kindness.
"The lady and runners who picked me up and saw me to safety to a taxi and the marvellous people of A&E and the dental hospital who put me back together again. X"
It has been suggested on social media that the victim was a woman who fell and hit her face while running to work.
Residents have been cheered by the uplifting story of community spirit.
One local mum who spotted the note tweeted: "Saw this lovely message on the tow path. Well done everyone involved. Yes there are lovely people round our way."
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It follows reports earlier this year that Castlefield has been plagued by anti-social behaviour and muggings.
Some residents told the Manchester Evening News they felt too scared to walk alone in the area although police said only a 'small percentage' of city centre crime occurs there.
The Castlefield Forum, a community group, meets regularly to discuss issues such as safety, planning applications and conservation.
The next meeting is due to take place at Dukes 92 bar on Monday from 7pm.
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