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Police Hunt Suspects After Oldham Street Violence Leaves Three Injured

Police report no wider threat during an inquiry into possible weapon use.

Overview

  • The disturbance, which erupted Tuesday just before 3 pm on Copster Hill Road in Oldham, left three men aged 19, 23 and 24 in hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening.
  • Greater Manchester Police taped off the street and kept a scene in place for forensic work to establish what happened, with blood seen on the pavement.
  • Investigators are probing whether weapons were used and are working to identify everyone involved.
  • In a Wednesday update, police said no arrests have been made and that enquiries are continuing.
  • Officers urged anyone with CCTV or other footage to contact Oldham CID on 0161 856 8906, quoting log 1895 of 07.04.2026.