Man seriously injured after being assaulted by two men in violent 'targeted attack'
03.09.2023 - 20:45
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man was left seriously injured after being assaulted by two men in a violent attack in Bolton. Police and paramedics were called to the scene outside a premises on Bradshawgate at around 1.20am on Sunday (September 3).
Officers at the scene discovered a 56-year-old man was injured and had been assaulted by two men. Detectives believe the attack to have been targeted.
An investigation was launched, with a cordon remaining in place around a number of shops and bars throughout Sunday morning whilst enquiries were carried out.
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One man, aged 48, was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and remains in custody to be questioned. Enquiries remain ongoing to track down the second suspect.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police: "At around 1:20 am this morning (Sunday 3 September 2023), officers were called to reports of an assault outside a premises on Bradshawgate in Bolton.
"Emergency services attended the scene, and a 56-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Initial enquiries suggested that the 56-year-old victim was assaulted by two males, and it is believed to be a targeted attack.
"An investigation was launched and officers in Bolton arrested a 48-year-old old man this afternoon on suspicion of section 18 assault. He remains in custody for further questioning. Enquiries are ongoing to locate the second male."
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