A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident on a Wigan street where a boy was injured.
Police were called to School Way, Norley Hall, at around 4.15pm on Wednesday (December 29) following reports of a concern for the welfare of a man.
Emergency services attended and found the man and a young boy, who had sustained minor injuries.
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The boy was taken to hospital, but his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
He remains in hospital.
A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
He remains in police custody for questioning.
Police are continuing to investigate the full circumstances of the incident.
In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: “Police were called around 4.15pm on Wednesday 29 December to School Way, Wigan to a report of a concern for the welfare of a man.
“Emergency services attended and located the man and a young boy, who had suffered minor injuries.
“The boy was taken to hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life threatening or life changing. He remains in hospital at this time.
“A man in his 30's was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 1782 or 101 quoting incident 1964 of 29/12/21.
Alternatively details can be passed via the GMP website or via the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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