A man was reportedly assaulted by a 'group of males wearing balaclavas' in Wigan on Sunday afternoon (July 2). Emergency services were called to the incident near Parson's Meadow in the Poolstock area shortly after 1.30pm.
Investigations have led police to believe that a group of four males, all wearing dark clothing and balaclavas have assaulted another man. One of the suspects was thought to have been wearing a dark baseball cap.
Posts on social media suggested that a police helicopter was also circling the area following the reported attack as officers attempted to hunt the offenders.
