A teenager has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked in a Tameside town centre.
Paramedics rushed out to Market Street, in Stalybridge, at around 3.30am on Sunday morning (November 28) following reports of an assault.
After checking the victim - a 19-year-old man - the crew from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) called Greater Manchester Police about the incident.
Police say the teenager was the target of a 'serious assault', having watched CCTV footage from the scene.
Officers remained at the scene on Sunday morning, with a cordon in place between Water Street and Queen Street.
Anyone with information about the assault is now being urged to come forward with information.
A GMP spokesperson said: "Police were called by NWAS at around 3.30am on Sunday morning (November 28, 2021) to reports that a man had been assaulted.
"Officers attended and subsequent CCTV enquiries established that a serious assault had occurred on Market Street in Stalybridge, Tameside, at around 3.30am.
"The victim - a 19-year-old man - was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He remains in a stable condition in hospital.
"Detectives launched an investigation and a number of enquiries have already been followed up but anyone who may have any information is asked to get in touch."
Any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to call GMP on 0161 856 9262 or report it online using the LiveChat service at www.gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by phoning 0800 555 111.
