Two arrested and one taken to hospital after Bolton machete assault

Shocking videos were shared on social media recording the incident that took place just after 9.30pm, and showed a group of men holding machetes with others driving dangerously.

One man is showed to be hit by a car in the videos.

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Police say the incident, outside a petrol station in Chorley Old Road, involved a group of men armed with weapons including machetes, assaulting another three men.

A 39-year-old and 37-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, according to police, who remain in custody for questioning.

Police cordon in place at Chorley Old Road after an assault involving weapons including machetes

A 27-year-old man had to be taken to hospital following the assault, but their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

A Greater Manchester police spokesman said: "Officers were called around 9.35pm on Sunday 20 June 2021 to Chorley Old Road, Bolton to a report of a disturbance.

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"Officers attended and enquiries established a group of males, armed with weapons including machetes, had assaulted another three males on the forecourt of a petrol station.

"Two men, aged 39 and 37, have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. They remain in custody for questioning.

Videos shared on social media of an assault taking place, involving weapons including machetes, in Chorley Old Road on June 20

"A 27-year-old man was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening or changing.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 5757 quoting incident 2786 of 20/06/21. Details can also be passed by our live web chat function at www.gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.