Two men arrested following incident in Radcliffe

Sunday, 18 June 2023 10:51

By Adam Clark

Two men have been arrested on after another male was found injured in Radcliffe yesterday afternoon.

Police were called to the scene on Bury Street at around 5:15pm.

Both were arrested on suspicious of a section 18 assault.

The injured male was taken to hospital, his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A GMP spokesperson said on Saturday night: "Police were called to reports of an injured male on Bury Road, Radcliffe, at around 5.13pm today (Saturday 17 June 2023).

"The male was taken to hospital for treatment on injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening.

"Two males have been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

A cordon was in place around the incident near to Radcliffe Hall Primary but has since been lifted.

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