Platt Bridge stabbing rumours: Police treating the incident as a robbery

Police have put an end to rumours that a shopkeeper was stabbed during a robbery in Wigan earlier this week.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Oct 2018, 10:06 GMT
Updated 19th Oct 2018, 11:08 GMT
Police were called to reports that a man had been stabbed in WiganPolice were called to reports that a man had been stabbed in Wigan
Police were called to reports that a man had been stabbed in Wigan

Reports had been rife on social media that the owner of a shop in Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, was stabbed on Wednesday, October 17, following a row over a pack of cigarettes.

A heavy police presence was also reported to have been seen in the area.

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Officers from Greater Manchester Police have today confirmed that they were called to reports that a man had been stabbed at around 7pm.

But on arrival, they discovered the victim only had a "minor cut" to the side of his head, and that he was not taken to hospital for treatment.

Unknown offenders had entered the shop and fled with money following what was described as "a short scuffle."

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1795 of 17/10/18 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anomyously, on 0800 555 111.