A mass brawl involving armed thugs has put four men in hospital while six men have been arrested.
Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Bromwich Street in Bolton, Greater Manchester around 10.40pm on Saturday May 29.
The alarm was raised at around 10.40pm after reports of a were received by officers.
Police found a large group of people at the scene who were armed with weapons and had been involved in a brawl.
Four men, aged between 30 and 45, were rushed to hospital, Manchester Evening News reports.
Medics say their current medical conditions would not be described as life-threatening.
Police have arrested six men, all aged between 22 and 45.
They have been held on suspicion of violent disorder, and section 18 assault.
The four men taken to hospital were among the six men arrested, GMP said.
Officers have established two separate cordons at the scene, which currently remain in place today as investigations continue.
A section of Bromwich Street is closed off, while a nearby park is also shut with police tape stopping people entering.
A GMP spokesperson said: "Police were called around 10.40pm on Saturday 29 May 2021 to a report of a stabbing on Bromwich Street, Bolton.
"Officers attended and enquiries established a large group of people, armed with weapons, had been involved in a fight.
"Four men, aged between 30 and 45, were taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to life threatening.
"Six men, aged between 22 and 45, have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and section 18 assault.
"Anyone with information should contact police on 0181 856 5757 quoting log 3350 of 29/05/21.
"Alternatively details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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