Horror CCTV images have revealed the moment a huge machete was aimed at two men in an ‘altercation’ in Wigan. The incident unfolded on Darlington Street in Wigan on January 10.
Footage shared on social media appears to show a man running across the street as he is followed by another person, dressed in black and wielding the weapon.
Captured at around 9.51pm last Friday, a man in a lighter coloured top can be seen running along the pavement, closely followed by the person holding the blade, before he falls down into the road while trying to get away and raises is arms in the air, in a bid to shield himself.
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One of the victims fell into the road and held his hands up to shield himself
There then appears to be some sort of short altercation, with another man in dark coloured clothing also becoming involved. The suspect then appears to strike the first victim with the machete, before then aiming the blade at the second male, who steps backwards into the road.
The first victim appears to run away out of the shot, before the machete is once again held up towards the second man. Further details about the incident have not been confirmed, but police said they had been called to an ‘altercation’ shortly after 9.50pm and that enquiries are ongoing.
No injuries were reported in the incident -Credit:Facebook
Independent councillor for Ince and Scholes Maureen O’Bern revealed she had contacted police about the ‘serious incident’ and had called for an urgent meeting, penning a letter which read: “I have been contacted by residents worried about yet another machete attack on Darlington Street.
“I am extremely concerned about these repeated incidents and think it’s only a matter of time before an innocent person is seriously injured or killed.”
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: “Shortly after 9.50pm on Friday 10 January, we received reports of an altercation on Darlington Street, in Wigan. Officers attended but there were no injuries. Enquiries are ongoing.”