A man has been arrested on a busy main road after a man was attacked yesterday evening, Friday.

Police were called to Deane Road, Bolton, at around 5pm after reports that a large group of people assaulted a man.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. 

Read more: Deane Road identified as crime hotspot in council meeting

(Warning offensive language: Credit Jay Dunn)

The injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing and police say an investigation is ongoing.  

The Bolton News: Police on Deane RoadPolice on Deane Road (Image: public)

Police and the North West Ambulance Service attended the incident on the main road between Cannon Street and Salisbury Street.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "At approximately 5pm yesterday evening (Friday), officers were called to reports of a large group of males assaulting a man on Deane Road in Bolton.

"A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a section 18 assault.

"The injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing.

"The investigation is ongoing."