Moment shirtless man who 'attacked two police officers' was arrested (2025)

They both suffered injuries after he allegedly 'became aggressive' and 'lashed out'

Two police officers were allegedly attacked after confronting a man outside a house in Wigan. The officers tried to detain him after responding to reports of threats being made to a woman.

However, he became 'aggressive' and 'lashed out' injuring two officers, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

The woman had 'received threats to both herself and her property', in Lowton, and 'was in fear that the suspect could arrive any moment, as he’d indicated he was travelling to the address' the force said.

Officers attended and found a man matching the description outside of the property in his car. As they tried to arrest him, he punched one of the officers, leaving them with reddening around the eye, it is claimed.

A second also suffered bruising and a cut to the arm in the melee, they added. Back up arrived, and the man, who is in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of two counts of assault on an emergency worker, criminal damage, child neglect and drugs offences.

He remains in custody for questioning.

GMP have released footage showing the man, who appears to be topless, being detained and placed in a police van.

The victim who made the initial call didn't want to proceed with prosecution but GMP said that their 'quick response ensured that she could be safeguarded from harm and a swift arrest could take place.'

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Bell from our Wigan district said: "Responding to domestic incidents is an absolute priority for us, these situations can be among the most distressing and potentially dangerous calls we attend, and we take them extremely seriously.

“Our officers are committed to protecting vulnerable victims, providing vital support, and ensuring their safety during what is often the most difficult time in their lives.

“What is also completely unacceptable is the assault on our officers who attended this incident. These officers were simply doing their job - protecting those at risk. They put themselves in harm's way to keep others safe, and violence against them will not be tolerated.

“We will continue in our commitment to supporting victims while taking appropriate action against perpetrators. We want victims to know that we are here for them, we will listen, and we will act to keep them safe."

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