A MAN is fighting for his life and a second has suffered life-changing injuries after a horror town centre fight.
Cops raced to Railway Street in Altrincham town centre shortly after 3.20am on Sunday morning after reports of a “disturbance”.
Greater Manchester Police has arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after four people were injured in an altercation that occurred in the early hours of the morning.
Detectives said that a 21-year-old man suffered a wound to his chest and remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
Another male in his 20s suffered life-changing injuries to his face and a 51-year-old man and 52-year-old woman received minor injuries as a result of the incident.
A 24-year-old man from the Partington area of the county has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and section 18 assault.
He remains in custody for questioning, detectives said.
It is understood that the altercation occurred near an area populated with bars and nightclubs that are open until late.
The force are now appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the incident.
Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Dixon said: “We are appealing to anyone in the area to come forward who may have witnessed an altercation on Railway Street before a white male in his 20s ran down the street towards Altrincham Interchange.
“Anyone with information is encouraged to call 101 or report information via our website quoting log 484 of 30.11.2025.
“Information can also be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“We appreciate the concern that communities may feel during an incident of this nature. We’d like to ask members of the public not to speculate and would like reassure communities that this incident is believed to be isolated.”
Mr Dixon said the incident is believed to be isolated.
He said officers will remain in the town centre while they continue to conduct their inquiries.
