THREE men were left with very serious injuries following reports of a triple stabbing in Bolton over the weekend.

At around 4am on Saturday, January 7, Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a stabbing at Cramond Walk, Bolton.

Two victims were found with life-threatening injuries, while the other man's injuries are reported as being life changing.

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Following the incident, Rylan Cullen, 21, of Falcon Drive, Little Hulton, has been charged with three counts of section 18 assault and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

The 21-year-old appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today, while enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances.

GMP Superintendent Mark Kenny said; “This was a serious assault, but I would like to reassure residents that we have taken swift action to identify and arrest the suspect.

"This action means there is no wider threat to the community, and the investigation is being progressed as a priority for Greater Manchester Police.

“Our investigation is ongoing, and I would ask that anyone with information, or if people witnessed this incident, or may have dashcam/CCTV footage, contact Bolton CID on 0161 656 5757 quoting log number 512 of the 07/01/23.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”