Overview
- The longstanding Boxing Day custom drew several hundred people to Wigan town centre for the December 26 celebration.
- Ibiza nightclub saw queues of several hundred waiting to enter despite colder temperatures.
- Mario and Luigi outfits dominated, with many also dressed as Spidermen, Oompa Loompas and Donald Trump.
- Greater Manchester Police officers, including PC McCoombs, said the night is usually quiet but can be disrupted by incidents in queues.
- The southern end of King’s Street was subdued after recent closures, notably Jumpin’ Jacks, which shut following a fire now under arson investigation by GMP.