Violent fight breaks out after Wigan motorbike and car crash leading to arrest and two men hospitalised
Police are quizzing a man arrested on suspicion of launching a savage attack in the aftermath of a collision between a car and motorbike in Wigan
A man has been arrested on suspicion of a very serious attack which followed a Wigan road smash.
Emergency services, including the North West air ambulance, were called to Wigan Road, Standish, shortly after 6.30pm yesterday (Wednesday September 23) after what police describe as a “minor collision” between a car and a motorbike.
After the crash a fight broke out which resulted in two men being taken to hospital for treatment to their injuries.
And one man was arrested on suspicion of intending to cause grievous bodily harm, also known as Section 18 wounding, which is the most serious legal category of assault after attempted murder.
Police cordons blocked off the main road to traffic for more than two hours and diversions were put in place while the damaged vehicles were removed, casualties treated and investigations carried out.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said that inquiries were ongoing into both the collision and subsequent “altercation”.
Anyone with information about the incidents, including those with dashcam footage, are asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.