Police issue appeal over man wanted for Harpurhey assault

Police have issued an appeal as they hunt for a Moston man wanted in connection with an assault.

Matthew Holland, 42, is wanted by police following an assault in Harpurhey in December 2022. Police have issued an image of Holland and are asking members of the public to get in touch if they have any information regarding his whereabouts.

He is known to have links to the Moston area.

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In a tweet, GMP said: "Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Moston. Matthew Holland (24/03/1981) is wanted for an assault that took place in Harpurhey in December 2022.

"Anybody with information should contact 101 or Crimestoppers UK anonymously."

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