Teen in hospital with serious head injury after attack in Bolton town centre

A 17 year-old boy's been arrested on suspicion of assault

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 17th Jan 2026

Greater Manchester Police say an 18 year-old has been left needing hospital treatment for a serious head injury following an attack in Bolton town centre.

Officers were first called at around 5.30am on Saturday 17th January to reports a man had been assaulted.

A 17 year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of assault.

It's reported cordons remain in place at the scene as investigations continue.

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