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Paul Britton

Police appeal over wanted man 'actively evading arrest'

Police have issued an appeal for the public's help to trace a wanted man.

Perry Atkinson is wanted by police for questioning in connection with an assault allegation.

In a statement on Saturday, Greater Manchester Police said they believe he is 'actively evading arrest'.

Atkinson is said to know he's wanted by police.

He's 28 and has links to Gorton and Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside.

Police said the assault allegation relates to an alleged incident on Hyde Road in Gorton in September.

GMP has issued a public appeal (MEN)

No further details have been revealed.

Members of the public are being asked to come forward with any information about his whereabouts.

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In a statement, police said: "Police are appealing for the public's help to trace a wanted man from Gorton.

Perry Atkinson (GMP)

"Perry Atkinson, 28, is wanted in connection with an assault that occurred on Hyde Road in Gorton on Sunday, September 29.

"Atkinson is known to have links to the Gorton and Ashton-under-Lyne areas of Greater Manchester.

"Police believe Atkinson knows he is wanted and is actively evading arrest."

Anybody with information regarding his whereabouts should call police on 0161 856 3592 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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