UPDATE: |Man ‘kicked by men and forced into unknown car’ in early hours as police appeal for help News

Greater Manchester Police is trying to make sure the man is safe and well after reports of him being attacked

Police are appealing with help to find out if an unknown man is safe after ‘appearing to be attacked’, according to witness reports to officers.

Greater Manchester Police officers (GMP) say they are trying to make sure the unknown male is safe and well after receiving reports that the man was believed to have been forced into an unknown car at around 2.15am on Thursday, April 3.

A member of the public reported seeing the incident in Salford and an image has been released following further investigations, police said today (Sunday).

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Detective Sergeant Adam Kay, from Salford CID, said: “The witness reported seeing two males kicking the victim, who then willingly appeared to get into a car that drove off in the direction of Everard Street.

“There is currently no description of the car and we are appealing for any information that might help us identify the man – we want to make sure he is safe and well, and isn’t wanted for any crime.

“Anybody who has any information or concerns regarding ongoing crime within their community should contact GMP on 101 or via the reporting tools on our website, or by calling Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111. quoting log 204 of 03/04/25.

“To report an incident or suspicions, please call police on 101 or talk to us via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk. Always dial 999 in an emergency.”