Update following incident on Tonge Moor Road, Bolton yesterday

At around 10.30am yesterday (21 April) we were called to reports of a stabbing on Tonge Moor Road, Bolton. 

Emergency services attended and two men were treated by medical professionals for stab wounds. 

Officers immediately responded and a man in his 50s was subsequently arrested on suspicion of assault. He remains in custody for questioning.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

Detective Chief Inspector Mike Sharples from our Bolton District said: "We currently have a man detained and officers are conducting extensive enquiries as part of a comprehensive investigation.

"We fully appreciate that the local community will be concerned but I would like to reassure them that there is no wider threat, and that this is being treated as an isolated incident.

"We are aware of a video circulating online in relation to this incident, and we appreciate that people will have concerns and worries regarding it.

"You will notice we have extra patrols in the area; I encourage anyone with concerns to please speak with our officers who are there to support. 

“If you are concerned about crime in your area, you can report it to police on 101 or via our LiveChat service at gmp.police.uk. 

“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”