Police are investigating a serious incident that took place in Manchester’s Gay Village area early this morning. At approximately 1:30am, a 21-year-old male victim was reported to have met an unknown man in the area. Later that night, the victim lost consciousness and awoke the following morning in his hotel room with no memory of the events that transpired.
Manchester’s Gay Village">Anyone with information is asked to contact Longsight CID on 0161 856 4259, quoting log number 855 of 14/07/2024. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting their website at crimestoppers-uk.org.
The police have reminded the public to remain vigilant and to take necessary precautions when socialising in the city centre, particularly during late hours.
This is an ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as they become available.