Update on serious incident at Wigan Interchange

This morning (Thursday 11 September 2025) we can confirm an arrest has been made in connection with two stabbings at Wigan Interchange yesterday (Wednesday 10 September).

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody. Several scenes remain in place at this time whilst the investigation is ongoing.

The two victims, a 42-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy, remain in hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

A teenage girl who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been interviewed and bailed. 

Superintendent Danny O’Neil said: “Whilst we have made arrest in connection with this incident, officers are still exploring several lines of enquiry. 

"This was an isolated incident with no wider risk to the community.

“There are still several scenes in place around the interchange as we establish the full picture of events that led up to this terrible incident.

“Commuters and local people can expect travel delays on buses and around the interchange today, I would like to thank the public for their cooperation with our officers so far as our investigation continues.”