Did you witness a collision in Bolton?

Officers are currently investigating a collision on Newport Street, Bolton where a man was injured.

Shortly before 1.40pm on Tuesday 31 August 2021 a bus was travelling along Newport Street towards Trinity Street when it was involved in a collision with a male pedestrian.

The driver of the vehicle assisted officers with their enquires at the scene.

The man suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.

Police Constable Garner from GMP's Roads Policing Unit is appealing for any information and would like to speak to anyone who was on the bus or saw the incident take place.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage can contact police by calling 0161 856 8473 quoting incident number 1530 of 31/08/2021. Details can also be passed via our LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.