Overview
- Greater Manchester Police arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of assault and he remains in custody.
- A 17-year-old boy was arrested earlier on suspicion of assault and was bailed with conditions not to enter Bolton town centre unless for a pre-planned appointment.
- The incident occurred at about 5:50am on Saturday, January 17 on Bradshawgate near The Cube in Bolton.
- CCTV viewed by local media appears to show a punch that sent the victim to the ground followed by a further assault while he lay on the pavement.
- Crime-scene investigators examined the area as a cordon stayed in place into the morning, and police urged anyone with information to contact GMP or Crimestoppers.