A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a forensics tent was seen outside of a property in Leigh yesterday morning.

As previously reported by the Journal, a police presence, forensics tent, and cordon were seen outside of a property on Maple Crescent on Monday, December 18.

Police say that they were called to the Westleigh street following reports of two assaults at around 11:50pm on Sunday evening.

Two victims had to be rushed to hospital after being found with "serious injuries", and an arrest has now been made in relation to the incident.

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A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "On Sunday, December 17 at around 11:50pm, officers were called to reports of an assault on Maple Crescent in Leigh.

"Officers attended the scene, and a male was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

"A male has since been arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in custody for further questioning.

"Enquiries remain ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.

"If you have any information, please contact GMP’s Wigan CID on 0161 856 7094 or 101 quoting log 3590 of 17/12/2023."