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27.08.2021 - 19:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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A man was threatened with a knife and punched in the face in a terrifying attack in Wigan.
Police were called to King William Street in Tyldesley at around 9am on Friday (August 27).
They received reports of a personal robbery.
The victim, a man in his 40s, was threatened with a knife and punched in the face by two men.
He was able to escape and was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Officers attempted to stop
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club in Wick, Caithness, around 2.00am on Sunday August 15. He was rushed to hospital for treatment to a serious wound above his eye.Police Scotland are now appealing for any members of the public who witnessed the assault to get in touch with them.
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