A man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing in Wigan, with an air ambulance landing in an Aldi car park as emergency crews responded to the incident. The attack occurred on Ormskirk Road on Wednesday, June 24, prompting a swift response from police and medical teams.
Incident Details
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that officers were called to reports of a man who had been stabbed on Ormskirk Road. The victim was found at the scene with wounds to his back and shoulder. The air ambulance touched down in the Aldi car park on Scot Lane to provide emergency medical assistance.
A GMP spokesperson stated: "Officers were called to reports of a man that had been stabbed on Ormskirk Road, Wigan. The air ambulance landed on Aldi car park on Scot Lane. He has been taken to hospital with wounds to his shoulder and back. Two men have been arrested."
Arrests and Investigation
Two men were arrested in connection with the stabbing, though police have not yet released further details about the suspects or the specific offences they are being held for. The investigation remains ongoing as officers work to establish the circumstances leading up to the attack.
The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment, and his condition has not been disclosed at this time. No further information is available from the force.
