Police are continuing to investigate a fatal motorcycle collision in Wythenshawe in which 67-year-old Jack Cabrera died at the weekend.

A 22-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has now been released and bailed until August 10 pending further enquiries.

The incident happened at 1.45pm on Friday 19 June 2015, on Rowlandsway.

Police say the rider of the bike which was in collision with Mr Cabrera fled the scene.

A 16-year-old bystander is believed to have stayed with Mr Cabrera at the scene until emergency services arrived.

Mr Cabrera was taken to the Salford Royal Hospital for treatment but later died.

A stolen Kawasaki 500cc motorbike was found abandoned at the scene.

A 67-year-old man has died after a collision with a motorbike in Wythenshawe.
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A pensioner  is in a critical condition after a collision with a motorbike in Wythenshawe. 

The incident happened at about 1.45pm on Friday 19 June on Rowlandsway in Wythenshawe.

Officers attended and found the man, who is believed to be 67-years-old, had suffered a very serious head injury and has been taken to hospital where he is described as being in a life-threatening condition. 

The rider of the motorbike then abandoned the bike immediately following the collision and ran off on foot. He is described as being white, 19-20-years-old, of a skinny build and wearing a navy blue jumper with ‘ECKO’ written in baby blue-coloured writing across the chest, dark blue or black trousers and dark trousers.

He was wearing a blue balaclava with ski-style goggles underneath. He was not wearing a helmet.

He fled down Wavell Road and was seen limping with an apparent injury to one of his legs.      

At the time of the collision, he was also riding alongside another motorbike which also did not stop at the scene. The abandoned bike is described as being a maroon-coloured Kawasaki 500cc said to be in a dirty, rusty condition.

The second bike was described a being red and white and again, the rider was not wearing a helmet.

Sgt Mark Thomas, from Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “The details of this incident are still quite sketchy but what we do know is that two motorbikes were riding along Rowlandsway towards Simonsway when one of the riders collided with this elderly man. 

“He is in a critical condition and has been taken to hospital to be treated for a serious head injury which is described as being life-threatening.

“As a result, the rider abandoned the bike and ran off and the second motorcyclist also did not stop at the scene. “We have now issued good descriptions of the rider who abandoned his bike and the bike itself. We firmly believe someone in the community will know who these two motorcyclists are based on the descriptions we have issued, and we would urge anyone with information to come forward.

“The victim’s condition is life-threatening and I would urge people in the community who either witnessed what happened or who know the identity of these two riders to call us. 

“I am also urging the two riders themselves, one of whom we believe has suffered an injury to his leg, to please do the right thing and come forward now.” 

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 

Two more people have been arrested after a 25-year-old man was stabbed in Wythenshawe.

At around 3.20am on Saturday 2 May 2015, police were called by NWAS staff to an address on Chesham Avenue, Benchill following reports that a man had been stabbed.

Officers attended and found the victim with a single stab wound to his chest. He was treated at the scene by ambulance staff before being taken to hospital, where he underwent surgery.  He has since been discharged but shall receive ongoing care to aid his recovery. 

A 26 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. A 23 year-old female has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.  They have been bailed until 25 June 2015 pending further police inquiries. 

Two men, aged 21 and 22, and two women, aged 45 and 25, were initially arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and have been bailed until June 2015 pending further enquiries. 

Detective Inspector Gareth Davies said: “Although a number or arrests have been made, we are still keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed what happened in the early hours of that morning. 

“The victim, although discharged from hospital, will still need ongoing care to help him recover and he has been mentally scarred by his ordeal. 

“If you do have information, no matter how insignificant you may feel it is, please call us” 

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4882 or 101. 

Alternatively they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 

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