A MAN has been arrested after alleged public order incidents involving women walking on their own.

Following incidents reported in Astley and Aspull, a 26-year-old man has been arrested on Friday, August 4 on suspicion of two public order offences.

An investigation remains ongoing but bail conditions have been imposed on the arrested man to prohibit him from going on any canal towpath and from approaching any lone female.

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Inspector Sam Davies, of GMP’s Wigan District, said: “Incidents such as these can leave people, particularly lone women, feeling vulnerable while walking along the canal systems.

“By making an arrest like this, we hope people will start to feel safer in their local areas.

 “We want to reassure the public that we have been listening to, and dealing with, their concerns. We also encourage people to report to the police anything further.

 “Can I ask that if anyone has further information regarding these incidents, or those of a similar nature, that they contact police through the appropriate channels so their report can be recorded and followed up by an officer.

"Whilst social media is a great tool it is not monitored 24/7 and should not be used to report incidents of concern or criminality."