Man fighting for life after nasty aggravated burglary in Wigan remains in critical condition

A man remains in a critical condition in hospital after an aggravated burglary in Wigan.

Four people were taken to hospital following the incident on Wellfield Road at around 2.15pm on Sunday (June 16).

Among them was a 43-year-old man, who is still in a critical condition today (Monday), police say.

A 51-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault was receiving hospital treatment. He has since been discharged and is now in custody.

Police patrols have been ramped up in the wake of the disturbance - which police say is an isolated incident.

However police are still hunting two men thought to be connected to the incident who fled the scene in a silver car in the direction of Acacia Crescent.

Police have ramped up patrols in the area (MEN)

Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to reports of a disturbance on Wellfield Road following an aggravated burglary on Sunday afternoon.

The full circumstances of what happened have not yet been established.

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A 23-year-old man received hospital treatment and was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary.

An 18-year-old man also received hospital treatment has was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault.

Three other people  - a 24-year-old man and two women aged 44 and 19 – were also been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault.

Detective Superintendent Howard Millington, of Greater Manchester Police, said yesterday that officers are doing everything they can 'to piece together exactly what has happened'.

“Although we believe that this is an isolated incident there will be a higher police presence throughout the evening and I would urge members of the local community to speak with officers if you have any concerns or questions," he said.

“We have a dedicated team of officers who are working tirelessly to find the remaining  two of offenders and bring them to justice as soon as possible."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 5307, quoting incident number 1277 of June 16. Reports can be made anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.