Man charged after two hospitalised in Horwich collision

The incident took place on Good Friday, April 3, on Lee Lane, Horwich, when a car collided with three pedestrians outside the Victoria and Albert Pub, leaving two hospitalised.

Police initially said a 33-year-old man was in custody after being arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

However, on Friday (April 10), Greater Manchester Police said they had charged a 32-year-old Bolton man with Section 18 assault, attempted Section 18 assault and dangerous driving.

Daniel Ashton, of Tattersall Avenue, Bolton, has been remanded into custody ahead of a court appearance at a later date.

A force spokesperson said: “Daniel Ashton, 32, of Tattersall Avenue, Bolton, has been charged with S18 assault, attempted S18 assault, and dangerous driving.

“He has been remanded in custody and is due for a court appearance at a later date.”

Commenting on the initial incident, GMP added: “At around 10.53pm on Friday, April 3, we were called to reports of a road traffic collision between a car and three pedestrians.

“Emergency services attended, and two men were taken to hospital for treatment.”

The pub did not want to comment on the incident itself due to its sensitivity, but did confirm that one of its staff members had been injured.

“The event has been traumatic for the staff team,” said Kevin Galbraith of the Victoria and Albert, “so we don’t wish to go over it again.

“We have assisted police with their enquiries.”

GMP issued an appeal for CCTV and dashcam footage to aid them in their investigations.

Horwich Cllr Charlotte Moncado-Sears said: “Horwich isn’t a place where we want people driving dangerously – we’re such a small, close-knit town.

“And Horwich is always so busy on Good Friday – everybody goes up Rivington Pike and comes back down into the village for a drink or something to eat.

“I know it was late, but there could be families and kids there.”

Horwich Councillor Ryan Bamforth said: “I really do hope everyone involved in the incident is alright.”

Anybody with information or footage of the incident is advised to contact GMP on 101 or via the online chat facility on the GMP website.

Anybody not comfortable contacting the police directly can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 to submit their footage/information anonymously.