Man in his 60s stabbed as police called over 'group of hostile youths'

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Man in his 60s stabbed as police called over 'group of hostile youths'
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A 15-year-old boy was arrested, police confirmed

Police were called to the scene on Winstanley Road in the Orrell area at around 7pm on Friday . They found the victim had been stabbed in his arm.

Thankfully, his injuries were not serious, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said. A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault.He has since been bailed as investigations continue. In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "At around 7pm on Friday 26 April 2024, we were called to reports of a group of hostile youths on Winstanley Road in Billinge, Wigan.

"It has been established that a man in his 60s was stabbed in the arm, thankfully only receiving minor injuries. A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault.Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features.

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