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Two men seriously injured in street assault

The opening of Delamere Road, where three large trees border the pavement and wooden fences stand in front of three housesImage source, Google
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Police said the men were assaulted on Delamere Road in Rochdale

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Two men have been seriously injured in an attack on a street, police have said.

Greater Manchester Police said the men, aged 20 and 44, were assaulted on Delamere Road in Rochdale at about 14:00 BST on Monday.

The force said the younger man was believed have suffered "life-threatening" injuries and both men were being treated in hospital.

It said a 22-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of assault and remained in custody.

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