Verified Incidents in Wigan Town Centre

July 18, 2024: A 19‑year‑old man was stabbed outside Wigan’s bus station on Market Street. Two suspects (aged 19 and 30) were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The victim’s injuries were not life-threatening. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the incident appeared to be isolated, with increased patrols following the event.Wigan Today+1ITVXBBC+1
June 24, 2024: A fight between a group of men in Church Gardens escalated, leading to one man in his 20s being stabbed in the shoulder (non-life-threatening), while another suffered a minor injury. Three arrests were made.gmp.police.uk
May 10, 2024: A group of individuals armed with machetes caused panic in Wigan town centre, prompting shops to go into lockdown. Police quickly arrested three men and recovered two knives; fortunately, no injuries were reported.Sky News

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