A MAN was fighting for his life in hospital after reports of a 'serious assault' in a town centre at 4.25am.
Police said the man, who hasn't been named, was taken to hospital from Silver Street in Bury for treatment to what they described as 'life-threatening' injuries.
The M.E.N. understands the victim lives in Whitefield and has a young son and a partner.
"They are kind and good people," said one source, a close friend.
"They are hardworking, good people. He's a great man and a great father."
A man who was arrested remained in custody yesterday.
Police chiefs said CCTV footage was currently being collated and examined. They said 'initial investigations' pointed to an 'isolated incident with no threat to the wider community!
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