Police appeal for help in identifying a man caught on camera following a "serious incident" in Atherton
CCTV stills of a man police would like to interview in relation to a ‘serious incident’ in Atherton have been issued by officers.
An appeal for information about a man caught on CCTV has been made by police investigating a “serious incident” in a Wigan borough town centre earlier today.
The unspecified crime took place at 1.20am today (Sunday August 30) on Market Street in Atherton.
Two spy camera stills have been put out by Wigan and Leigh Police of the person with whom they would like to speak about it.
A statement on social media this afternoon reads: “ We are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man from the Wigan.
“We are looking to speak to this man as we believe he can help us with inquiries that relate a serious incident that has taken place on Market Street Atherton on August 30 at 1.20am.
“Anybody with information regarding this male are asked to contact police on 0161 856 7051 quoting 275-30082026 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.”