Update on arrests linked to Wigan Road, Bolton crash

The crash between a Seat Leon and a Citroen Picasso happened on Wigan Road in the early hours of Sunday, January 11.

Police officers, trading standards and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service carried out two simultaneous raids in Ladybridge and the two centres in connection with the crash.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed that four people had been arrested in the raids, carried out on Thursday, February 5.

Speaking on Thursday, 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.”

Three men and a woman were arrested (Image: GMP)

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.

On Friday, February 6, the force confirmed that all four had been bailed.

Three men and a woman were arrested (Image: GMP)

The crash in January prompted an outpouring of shock across Bolton and beyond when the scale of the tragedy became clear.

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

A fourth person, a passenger, was injured.

Raids were carried out in Ladybridge and the town centre (Image: GMP)

Taxi driver Masrob Ali, 54, from Blackburn, was killed in the Citroen Picasso while four of his passengers were badly injured.

They included married couple Tom and Georgina Daniels, and two of their close friends.

Officers confirmed earlier this week that one of the women who had suffered life-changing injuries is now in a stable condition.

Anyone with any further information, who witnessed the crash, or who has CCTV or dashcam footage, can call police on 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 111 of 11/01/2025. 

Alternatively, witnesses can call independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.