Four men, aged 25, 27, 31 and 35 have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and remain in custody for questioning after violent scenes in Bolton overnight say police
Two men sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment after trouble started when fireworks were let off in the Halliwell Road area of the town.
Four scenes are currently in place on Maria Street/Gladstone Street, Madeley Gardens, Bride Street and Weymouth Street. Officers are working with CSI to process the scenes, which should all be closed later today.
Detective Inspector Stuart Woodhead of GMP’s Bolton division, said: “What appeared to start as anti-social behaviour in relation to fireworks, quickly descended into large-scale violet disorder, which is completely unacceptable on the streets of Bolton.
“We would be interested in speaking with anyone who may have witnessed the incident and would ask that they contact us via 101, the CID office directly on 0161 85 65757 or via the Live Chat function on our website, www.gmp.police.uk.
