A man aged in his 50s was seriously injured after he was attacked in a town centre just days before Christmas, Greater Manchester Police has revealed.
Police have arrested a 58-year-old man in connection with the assault, detectives in Wigan have confirmed, although it's not been said what offence he's being held on suspicion of.
Emergency services were called to what police described as a 'serious assault' in Wigan town centre at 5pm on Thursday night. The victim, a man aged in his 50s, was taken to hospital with what police called 'serious injuries'.
He hasn't been named but it's understood he remained in hospital for treatment today, Friday. No further details have been provided and no exact location given.
The force said officers 'worked tirelessly' to make the arrest in the aftermath - and issued an appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Writing on Facebook on Friday, GMP Wigan West said: "Officers in Wigan quickly arrest suspect after a serious assault last night. Yesterday afternoon (Thursday 22 December), just before 5pm, GMP were called to reports of an assault in Wigan Town Centre.
"Emergency services attended and a man in his 50s was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Officers worked tirelessly to identify the suspect, and now have a 58 year-old man in custody for questioning in connection with this incident."
"Anyone with information or concerns should report to police online at https://orlo.uk/38CQu or via 101, or call Wigan CID on 0161 856 7094. Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
No further details have been provided.
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