Teen arrested after man injured in Bolton
An investigation has been launched
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after a man was injured in Bolton.
Officers were called to reports of an assault on Wigan Road just after 6pm on Saturday evening.
When emergency services arrived, they found a man - in his 40s - with an injury to his back.
The injury is not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Detectives are questioning a 17-year-old suspect on suspicion of assault.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "At around 6.10pm yesterday evening (Saturday 23 May 2026), we were called to reports of an assault on Wigan Road in Bolton.
"Officers attended the scene and located a man in his 40s with an injury to his back. He was taken to hospital with the injury being described as non-life threatening or life changing.
"A 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault and remains in police custody for questioning.
"Investigations are ongoing."