Three men have now been arrested in connection with the incident
Dessie’s Place on Liverpool Road in Irlam(Image: Google Street View)
Greater Manchester Police has issued an update on a pub assault in Irlam after a man was seriously injured in the early hours of this morning, Sunday, March 29. Three arrests have now been made in connection with the incident
The assault occurred at around 2:40am, when an altercation involving several men took place outside the pub. During the altercation, a man sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment where he remains in a life-threatening condition.
Three men, all in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault and remain in custody for further questioning.
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Detective Chief Inspector Helen Bagnall, from the Salford district, said: “This is a shocking incident and our thoughts are firmly with the victim and his family during this extremely difficult time.
“We are working at pace and remain absolutely committed to identifying everyone involved and bringing those responsible to justice.
“Three arrests have been made in connection with this incident, and we are continuing to appeal for further information.
“Officers remain committed to understand the full circumstances and are urging anyone with information to come forward to support our investigation.”
The Manchester Evening News understands the man was punched and kicked to the head during the incident but that it is not believed any weapons were used. Eyewitnesses this morning said a cordon was in place outside Dessie’s Place on Liverpool Road.
A dedicated portal has been set up by GMP and information, CCTV, dashcam, doorbell and phone images and footage can be submitted through the Major Incident Public Portal here. You can also contact police on 101, quoting log 256 of 29/03/26.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.