Police release CCTV of football fans after numerous assaults in Wigan town centre

Police have released CCTV images of two football fans they wish to speak to after a number of assaults ahead of a Wigan Athletic game over the festive period.
By Sian Jones
Published 9th Jan 2023, 07:32 BST
Updated 9th Jan 2023, 07:32 BST
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Officers responded to the reports at the Moon Under Water pub in the town centre at around 6pm on December 29.

The victims thankfully did not suffer serious or life threatening injuries at the time.

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Officers and detectives are still investigating and are now in a position to ask for information from the public.

Police have issued CCTV images of the two men they wish to speak toPolice have issued CCTV images of the two men they wish to speak to
Police have issued CCTV images of the two men they wish to speak to
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They are keen to identify and speak to these two men who they believe could help with their inquiries and attended Latics 4-1 defeat to Sunderland at the DW.

Anyone with information, footage/images before attending the match, or can identify the men in the photos, should contact Greater Manchester Police on 101, quoting log number 2747 of the 29/12/22.

Or use the Live Chat service at www.gmp.police.uk

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.