Shocking video footage shows a mass street brawl in Bolton.
At the beginning of the clip, a man is seen approaching another person. Another figure then appears to jump on him and punch him.
Someone then steps in and tries to split the fight up. Others are then seen throwing punches and chaos ensues.
No life-threatening or life-changing injuries were caused during the incident, which happened on Deane Road, Bolton, yesterday (Friday January 20), police said.
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A 29-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of a section 18 assault and an investigation is underway.
A GMP spokesman said: "At approximately 5pm yesterday evening (20 January 2023), officers were called to reports of a large group of males assaulting a man on Deane Road in Bolton.
"A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a section 18 assault. The injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing. Enquiries are ongoing."
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News after the incident yesterday, one witness said: "It was a fist fight. I don't exactly know what happened. I just decided to call the police and help the guy out."
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