A 25 year old man has died after being stabbed in Bolton yesterday evening on Battenberg Road
Two hours later a man aged 41 – was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He remains in hospital in a stable condition and has since been arrested on suspicion of murder.
A 27-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of assault in relation to the stabbing on Lincoln Road. He remains in custody for questioning.
Both incidents are believed to be linked and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding yesterday’s events.
There is believed to be no wider risk to the public.
21-year-old female was also arrested in connection with the incident. She remains in police custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Dan Clegg, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “This was a tragic incident where a young man has sadly lost his life. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“Officers remain at both scenes and cordons are in place while we continue to investigate and piece together what happened yesterday.
“We would strongly urge anyone with information – including dashcam or CCTV footage from the area at the time of the incident – to please contact us on 0161 856 7382.”
