Police close Hindley pub after assault
A PUB in Hindley has been closed today following an assault last night, Saturday.
The alarm was raised at 10.55pm after reports a man in his 50s had been assaulted at The Bear's Paw on Market Street.
He was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
A spokesman added: "Officers will be at the pub throughout today and it will be closed to the public to preserve any possible evidence."
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 8565307 quoting ref number 2245 of 15/9/18 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555111.
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