A man is in a serious condition in hospital after falling from the third floor window of a block of flats in Stockport.
Police confirmed that the male fell from the window after officers forced entry to the address, on Lancashire Hill, on Saturday afternoon (May 1).
The incident has been referred to the police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say the injured man fell from a window following reports to officers of ‘concern for the welfare’ on Saturday afternoon (May 1).
Emergency crews attended an address on Lancashire Hill, Heaton Norris, at around 1.30pm.
Officers forced entry to the address and a male fell from a third floor window, GMP said.
He was treated for injuries at the scene and was taken to hospital where he remains in a ‘serious but stable condition’.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “On Saturday 1 May officers received reports of concern for the welfare of a male in Stockport.
“Following enquiries, officers and emergency services attended an address in Lancashire Hill at around 1.30pm.
“Officers forced entry to the address, following which a male fell from a third floor window.
“He was treated for injuries at the scene and has been taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
“In line with normal procedure, this incident has been referred to GMP's Professional Standards Branch who have subsequently made a referral to the IOPC.”
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 0161 856 9770 quoting incident 628 of 01/05/21.
Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.
