A man was seriously injured after being stabbed in a 'confrontation' involving up to 10 men, police have said. The 25-year-old was taken to hospital following the attack in Failsworth, Oldham in the early hours of Friday.
27.07.2022 - 12:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being attacked in Bolton town centre.
The suspect first launched an attack on a woman on Bradshawgate at around 8.10pm last night (Monday). He then made off from the scene before assaulting another man.
The victim - aged in his 20s - was rushed to hospital from the scene. He remains there with a potentially life-threatening head injury, police said.
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A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault. He remains in custody for questioning.
An investigation into the incident is now underway with police urging any witnesses to come forward. In a statement. a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Officers were called to Bradshawgate in Bolton at 8.10pm last night (26 July 2022) to a report of an assault.
"A man was reported to have assaulted a woman before making off and assaulting another man in his 20s. Emergency services attended and the man was taken to hospital where he remains with a potentially life-threatening head injury.
"A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault. He remains in custody at this time.
"An investigation is on-going and anyone with information is asked to report it online or via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk, or call 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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A man was seriously injured after being stabbed in a 'confrontation' involving up to 10 men, police have said. The 25-year-old was taken to hospital following the attack in Failsworth, Oldham in the early hours of Friday.
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