Four arrested in connection with Wigan Road, Bolton crash

The crash between a Seat Leon and a Citroen Picasso happened on Wigan Road in Deane in the early hours of Sunday, January 11, prompting an outpouring of shock across the borough.

In two simultaneous raids in Ladybridge and the town centre this morning (February 5), police officers arrested four people in connection with their investigation into the crash.

Detective Inspector Andrew Page, of Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our investigation into this tragic incident is progressing and has led to four arrests from two warrants in Bolton this morning.

“We have undertaken significant prevention activity across Bolton, with local PCSOs on the streets to reassure the community, and they are on hand to answer any queries members of the public may have.”

Two simultaneous raids were carried out (Image: GMP)

The raids were carried out by police officers, along with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and Trading Standards officers.

Officers say a 42-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of fraud offences.

A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods, and an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking.

All four are in police custody.

An arrest being made (Image: GMP)

Seat driver Mohammed Jibrael Mukhtar, 18, and his two passengers, Mohammad-Danyaal Ashgar-Ali, 19, and Farhan Imtiyaz Patel, 18, were all killed in the crash.

Another of the Seat passengers was injured.

Blackburn taxi driver Masrob Ali, 54, had been driving the Citroen Picasso and was killed in the incident.

Married couple Tom and Georgina Daniels, and two of their close friends, had all been travelling in the taxi and were badly injured.

Police on one of the raids (Image: GMP)

Police say that one of the women who had suffered life-changing injuries is now in a stable condition.

DI Page has appealed for anyone who may know anything to come forward.

He said: “We are still appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Anyone who saw the vehicle driving before the collision, witnessed the incident itself, or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the incident can share it with us.

“You can contact us directly on 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 111 of 11/01/2025. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”