Overview
- Greater Manchester Police say three people were injured in the Royal Bolton Hospital A&E, including a man in his 30s with serious ear injuries who has since been discharged.
- A 22-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault and racially aggravated public order offences and was detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act.
- Detectives are conducting a formal investigation and are urging anyone with information to contact 101 or Crimestoppers, quoting log 2055 of 02.01.2026.
- Witnesses report that staff and bystanders restrained the suspect after an elderly man was punched and another victim suffered an ear injury, prompting questions about on-site security.
- In a separate New Year’s Day case, three officers and custody staff were assaulted linked to Manchester Airport, and 25-year-old Muiz Olatunji has been charged and remanded to appear at magistrates’ court.