21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder following Bolton triple stabbing
Police were called to the scene around 4am yesterday morning
Last updated 8th Jan 2023
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a triple stabbing in Bolton.
He currently remains in police custody for questioning.
Police were called to the scene around 4am yesterday morning (Saturday 7 January 2023), after reports of a stabbing on Cramond Walk, Bolton.
Officers found three men who all had very serious injuries to their stomach - two of which were believed at the time to be life-threatening.
All three men are still in hospital receiving treatment.
Greater Manchester Police are continuing at this time to establish the full circumstances.
GMP Superintendent Mark Kenny said: “This was a serious assault, but I would like to reassure residents that we have taken swift action to identify and arrest the suspect.
"This action means there is no wider threat to the community, and the investigation is being progressed as a priority for Greater Manchester Police.
“Our investigation is ongoing, and I would ask that anyone with information, or if people witnessed this incident, or may have dashcam/CCTV footage, contact Bolton CID on 0161 656 5757 quoting log number 512 of the 07/01/23.
"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”