Three men arrested after ‘shocking’ Salford pub fight leaves victim in life-threatening condition

Three men have been arrested as police continue to appeal following a ‘shocking’ incident in Salford over the weekend.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that, at around 2:51am yesterday (Sunday 29 March), officers were called to reports of an assault at a pub on Liverpool Road in Irlam, where it’s understood that an incident involving several males took place.

Police quickly attended the scene, and one male was rushed to hospital.

The man sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment, where he’s said to remain in a life-threatening condition.

While officers are working ‘at speed’ on their investigation to establish the full circumstances of this incident, a scene is currently in place, and road closures are affecting the immediate area.

At this time, it has been confirmed that three men – all in their 20s – have been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault, and they remain in custody for further questioning while GMP renews its public appeal for information.

“This is a shocking incident and our thoughts are firmly with the victim and his family during this extremely difficult time,” commented Detective Chief Inspector Helen Bagnall, from GMP’s Salford district. “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.”

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Can you help? A dedicated online Major Incident Public Portal has been set up, and information, CCTV, dashcam, doorbell, and phone images and footage can be submitted here, or you can also contact police on 101, quoting log 256 of 29/03/26.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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