Man arrested in connection with Wigan stabbing

Author: Grace MarnerPublished 7th May 2021

Police in Wigan have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a stabbing in the area. He is in currently in custody for questioning.

It happened in the early hours of yesterday morning on Victoria Road, Platt Bridge.

The victim, a man in his 40s, is still in hospital after having surgery on his injuries.

In a statement the police said:

"A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Wigan and remains in custody for questioning.

"At around 5.25am on Thursday 6 May 2021, police were called to Victoria Road, Platt Bridge, and a man in his 40s was taken to hospital where he remains after surgery.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Wigan CID on 0161 856 7251 or 101, quoting incident number 416 of 05/05/2021.

"Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or make a report through https://www.gmp.police.uk."

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