Two people stabbed in fight outside Oldham pub

Police were called to Failsworth on Sunday night (06 April)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 7th Apr 2025

A man has been arrested over a double stabbing outside a pub in Oldham on Sunday night (06 April).

Police were called to reports of a fight on Wrigley Head at around 23:45BST, where they found two people with stab wounds.

Both were treated at the scene, as well as a third person who suffered a head injury when something was thrown at them.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and possession of a class A drug.

He remains in police custody.

A scene remains in place with our investigation is ongoing.

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