Man stabbed after fight breaks out in park

A man has been stabbed after an argument broke out in a park.

Emergency services were called to Church Gardens in Wigan town center just before 10.30pm on Monday 24 June. The report of a group of men fighting followed.

Police received another call from a member of the public who said a man had been stabbed. Officers and other emergency services attended and a man in his 20s was found with stab wounds to the shoulder.

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A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said his injuries were not “life-changing or life-threatening”. Another man, aged 20, suffered a superficial injury. Both were taken to the hospital.

Three men aged between 21 and 25 were arrested in nearby Menes Park on suspicion of assault from the 18th Precinct. All remain in custody pending questioning.

Police said from initial inquiries that the fight between a group of men began at 10.05pm in Church Gardens, Wigan. The group reconvened at Menes Park a short time later at around 10.20pm.

A scene remains in place in Menes Park as investigating officers carry out further inquiries to piece together what happened and local residents will see an increased police presence in the area in the coming days.

Detective Chief Inspector Jennifer Reeve from GMP’s Wigan district and senior investigating officer in the case, said: “We are in the early stages of our investigation and have officers working hard to establish a full timeline of events leading up to the incident last night.

“We are investigating at pace and have already made three arrests and from inquiries so far we do not believe there is a threat to the general public.

“We will continue to have a presence in the area over the coming days and I would like to thank the public in advance for their support and would appeal to anyone to come forward with information that will enable us to take action to keep our streets safe.

“We are really keen to gather as much information as possible in relation to this incident to help us progress our inquiries and would encourage anyone who may have seen anything or has information in relation to this to contact us by calling officers directly on 0161 856 7094 or 101 and quoting log 3920 of 24/6/24.

“Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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