Armed hit & run thieves leave Hyde man in hospital

Detectives are appealing for the public’s help after a Hyde man in his 20s suffered life-changing injuries in a hit and run on Sunday night.

Police found the victim on Lumn Road at around 11:30pm, who remains in hospital in a serious condition.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing a group of men wearing balaclavas and wielding shovels near the former Globe Inn, who then drove at and hit the man before speeding off. 

It is thought the victim may have disturbed the suspects while they were robbing property. 

“Officers were called at 11.30pm on Sunday, 4 August 2024 to reports of an injured male on Lumn Road in Hyde, Tameside,” read a statement this afternoon from GMP. 

“We attended the address and found a man in his 20s in the road with serious injuries. He was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remains. 

“The victim was driven at whilst on the street and officers received reports of males wearing balaclavas with shovels in the street. 

“Detectives are now appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the incident to come forward. 

“Anyone with CCTV, Ring doorbell or dash cam footage is urged to contact police on 0161 856 9262, quoting log number 3597 of 04/08/2024. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”  

Lumn Road was cordoned off from Sunday night, being closed at the junctions of Ridling Lane and Walker Lane.

No arrests have yet been made.