Three people have been arrested following a fight on a bus in Bolton.
The altercation, involving three men, happened on Chorley New Road in the Horwich area just after 6pm on Wednesday (December 15).
Paramedics were called to the scene and rushed two men to hospital with facial injuries.
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An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of assault. He has now been bailed pending further enquiries, a spokesman for GMP said.
Two men, aged 30 and 39, have been arrested on suspicion of affray and remain in custody for questioning.
It’s understood a police cordon was in place overnight while emergency services dealt with the incident.
A witness, who did not wish to give her name, told the Manchester Evening News she saw a heavy police presence in the area.
She said: “When I passed, there were five police vehicles at the scene. The bus was taped off and the pavement around it.
“A person was getting in the back of the van with cuffs on. There didn't seem to be any other vehicles involved.”
Another witness added: “According to the driver of the bus, some bloke beat two people up. To be honest it’s normal round here.”
A spokesperson for GMP said: “Police were called just after 6pm to reports of an altercation on a bus on Chorley New Road, Bolton between three men.
“Officers attended and two men were taken to hospital with facial injuries. An 18-year-old arrested on suspicion of assault has now been bailed pending further enquiries.
“Two men aged 30 and 39 have been arrested on suspicion of affray, and remain in custody for questioning.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”