Police investigating Bolton town centre attack which left one injured

Police were called to a disturbance on Newport Street this afternoon, with passers-by saying they say a man lying on the ground.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault.

The incident took place between around 1pm in the afternoon.

Emergency services attended the scene and took the injured man to hospital with serious injuries following what is believed to have been an assault.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 1pm today (12/05/2026) we were called to reports of a disturbance on Newport Street, Bolton.

“Emergency services attended and a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

“A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in custody for questioning.”

The man was seen lying in the middle of Newport Street by shoppers before being attended by emergency services including police officers and North West Ambulance.

Witnesses said they believed the man to be young based on his clothing.

One said: “We were told he had been attacked, I hope he is okay, he was surrounded by people and was lay there. ”

Anyone with information can ring 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.