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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Paul Britton

Police launch investigation after stabbing in Wigan

Police are investigating after a man was stabbed in Wigan tonight.

Greater Manchester Police said officers and paramedics were called to Tanners Lane in Golborne to a report of a stabbing incident.

The force said a 'male' was taken to hospital as a result.

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His injuries, a GMP spokesman said, are not believed to be life-threatening.

No age has been revealed.

The force said enquiries were continuing and no mention of any arrests were made.

GMP are investigating (Manchester Evening News)

It's understood a scene was in place covering an area around Tanners Lane and Nook Lane.

No further details have been revealed tonight.

In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 5pm on Friday, police were called to a report of a stabbing on Tanners Lane, Golborne.

"A male was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening and enquiries are ongoing."

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