POLICE have arrested a fifth man after a shooting during a mass brawl in The Haulgh.

Officers detained a 33-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder yesterday and he remains in custody for questioning.

It is in connection with a shooting in Castle Street during a "large disturbance" involving a group of men on Sunday evening.

A man was admitted to Royal Bolton Hospital later that night with a gunshot wound.

He is currently being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

This is the fifth arrest made by detectives investigating the case after four men, aged 23, 23, 34 and 45, were arrested on Tuesday for firearms offences and violent disorder.

They have since been released under investigation.

Detective chief inspector Chris Bridge, of GMP’s Bolton borough, said: “Our investigation is continuing at a fast pace and we have made a further arrest, with a man in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.

"However the hard work does not stop there and I want to continue to appeal to members of the public to contact us with any information they have, no matter how big or small this may be.

“Since this incident happened, we have been following numerous lines of enquiry but assistance from the public is key to finding all those involved in this shocking incident.”

Anybody with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 575. 

Alternatively call 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.