Girl, 2, left with cuts by object which smashed car window

Chelsey Hewitt took to social media to discuss the incident, which left one of the back windows of her car smashed.

Ms Hewitt contacted Greater Manchester Police (GMP) about the incident, which took place at the junction of Higginshaw Lane and Salmon Fields near Derker, and has made an appeal for anyone with dashcam footage to share it with her.

Writing on Facebook, Ms Hewitt said: "A flatbed van has come out the traffic lights at Salmon Fields and whatever was on the back of his van wasn't strapped down and its flown off and smashed my car window at the back."

The item smashed through the window, causing glass to fly through the back of the car and onto Ms Hewitt's young niece, who was "covered" by the shards.

Thankfully, the two-year-old was not left with any serious injuries and only sustained "a couple of small cuts to her face".

Glass from the window across the back of the car

Ms Hewitt said: "My niece is fine and was back to her usual self not long after."

She has contacted GMP over the incident, however, according to Ms Hewitt, the police have said they are unable to pursue the incident.

Ms Hewitt wrote: "Unfortunately, due to not having the other vehicle's registration number, the police aren't taking it further."

She is now appealing for anyone who was driving near the junction at around 4.35pm on Tuesday, April 26, to share any footage they may have.

The car window was left smashed

In her search for footage, she has spoken to residents of some of the flats near the junction where the incident happened but has had no luck, with none of the residents having CCTV.

Anyone with information is urged to get in contact with police.

Alternatively, information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Greater Manchester Police was contacted for comment but did not respond.