A MAN disappeared after he was involved in a car crash and was then assaulted by four men.

Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the man who has not been seen since Wednesday last week.

Missing Bury man Stephen Haworth found by police

Stephen Haworth, aged 29 and from Bury, was riding his moped at the junction of Walnut Avenue and Alder Avenue at around 12.20pm on the day of his disappearance when he was involved in a collision with a black Ford Escort.

Four men got out of the car and assaulted him and an ambulance was called to the scene.

When paramedics arrived, Mr Haworth had already left the scene in a large silver 4x4 before the emergency services arrived.

He has not been seen since and police have launched an appeal over his whereabouts.

Detective Chief Inspector Charlotte Cadden,of GMP’s Bury Borough, said: “We don’t know where Stephen went after being assaulted, but we are extremely concerned about him as he hasn’t been seen since.

“We are appealing to anyone who knows where Stephen is, to contact police as a matter of urgency.”

Stephen is described as white, with short blonde and receding hair. He was last seen wearing a black biker jacket, a grey bobble hat with black stripes on it, black trousers and black trainers.

Anyone who sees Stephen, or knows where he is, should contact police on 101 quoting reference MP/17/0110749, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.