Witnesses sought following threats made with a bladed article to a group in Salford

At around 7:10pm on Thursday 11 September 2025, a man was walking his dog in Bellot Street dog park when he was approached by a man acting suspiciously.

Concerned for his safety, the victim contacted his son, who, along with a friend, came to assist.

The unknown man is believed to have followed the group back towards Winterford Road, where verbal threats were made.

The man is then seen on CCTV holding a shard of glass wrapped in tape and shouting threatening remarks. The group managed to fend off the man, who then left the area.

Despite a police search, the man was not located. It is believed the man stayed in the area until around 8:10pm when he was last seen near Lanbury Drive, Cheetham Hill. 

Officers are looking to speak to a man who is approximately 6 feet tall, of slim build, wearing a white turban, grey Adidas trousers, and a sky blue jacket with a notable red birthmark on forehead and gaps in his teeth as they believe he can assist them with their enquiries.

If you witnessed this incident, have CCTV or dashcam footage from the area, or have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact police on 0161 856 5224 quoting the log number 3146 of 11/09/25.

Information can also be provided online at gmp.police.uk or anonymously via Crimestoppers.