Man charged after alleged stabbing in Wigan

A man has been charged with a number of offenses following an alleged stabbing. Esmaeel Mohammed, 19, of Avon Road in Wigan, was charged with robbery; section 18 injury; burglary; possession of a bladed article; and quarrel.

He was remanded in custody and was due to appear before Manchester magistrates today (Saturday). Mr Mohammed was charged following an incident on Market Street in Wigan on Thursday.

Police said a 19-year-old man was injured in a stabbing. His condition was not said to be life-threatening.

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Police said a 30-year-old man who was arrested has been released on bail pending further enquiries. Earlier this week, Manchester Evening News told how a number of police vehicles blocked the main road following the incident as an air ambulance was seen landing nearby. Roads around the town square were also closed.

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy issued a statement and said she had been in contact with Greater Manchester Police. She said: “Keeping the town center safe is a top priority for us all. I will have further discussions about this with the police and Wigan Council in the coming days.”