Man taken to hospital after blade attack on Wigan estate

A man has been taken to hospital after an attack with a blade on a Wigan estate.

Emergency services were called to Kendrick Place in Scholes following reports a man had been stabbed.

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Kendrick Place, Scholes. Picture Google

They found the victim, who is in his 40s, had been approached by three men and assaulted.

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Kendrick Place, Scholes. Picture Google

He was taken to hospital with cuts to his face, neck and hand. His condition is described as not life-threatening and he is stable.

The incident happened at around 10.20am on Tuesday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 0161 856 7957 quoting incident reference 0621 of 21/05/19.

Alternatively, information can be supplied anonymously using the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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