Man seriously hurt after attack in Bolton

An investigation is underway

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 2nd Aug 2024

A man has been left with serious injuries after an attack in Bolton.

Emergency services were called to The Pewfist, Westhoughton at around 11:40pm on Wednesday night.

A man, in his 20s, was taken to hospital. His condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

Greater Manchester Police has launched an investigation.

A spokesperson for GMP said: "At around 11.40pm last night (31 July), officers were called to reports of a serious assault in The Pewfist, Bolton.

"One man in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious injuries that are thankfully not believed to be life-threatening. Enquiries are currently ongoing.

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