A man in his 30s presented at hospital with stab wounds following a disturbance on a residential street in Bolton on Sunday, July 5. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed the incident occurred on Coniston Avenue in Farnworth at approximately 4:30pm.
Arrests and Injuries
Officers arrested two men at the scene: a 35-year-old on suspicion of section 18 assault and a 39-year-old on suspicion of affray. Both were taken into custody for questioning. Shortly after the arrests, a man aged in his 30s arrived at hospital with injuries described by police as 'consistent with a stabbing'. GMP stated his injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing, and he has since been discharged.
Police Appeal
Detective Inspector Neil Moss of Bolton CID said: “We are currently investigating all aspects of the incident, and are urging anyone who was in the area at the time to come forward. We understand that incidents of this nature can cause concern and we’d like to reassure the community our investigation is progressing at pace.”
Investigations remain ongoing. Police are asking witnesses to report information via the GMP website, call 0161 856 5757 quoting log 2214 of 05.07.2026, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
