CCTV footage has captured a disturbing incident where a customer was attacked with a knife at a café in Bolton. The incident occurred at The Deli on Tonge Moor Road. A video circulating on social media shows a man entering the café brandishing a knife and attacking a customer, causing panic among the staff present. Media outlets have chosen not to broadcast the footage.
The victim reacted by standing up, seemingly striking the assailant and managing to disarm him. The attacker then composed himself before taking a seat. Authorities have linked this incident to another knife attack in the vicinity, indicating a connection between the two assaults.
According to reports, the initial attack involved a person leaving a nearby location armed with a knife and stabbing another individual on Tonge Moor Road. Fortunately, the injuries sustained by the first victim were described as minor. Shortly after this incident, the same perpetrator entered The Deli and targeted the customer shown in the video. The injuries sustained by the café customer are reported not to be severe or life-threatening, possibly due to the clothing he was wearing.
The Greater Manchester Police confirmed the arrest of a man in his 50s on suspicion of assault, with investigations ongoing. Authorities are considering the incidents as mentally related and interconnected. The Deli issued a statement on Facebook, assuring customers of their safety and cooperation with the police investigation. The café also expressed gratitude to a customer who intervened during the incident, pledging free orders for life as a gesture of appreciation.
Law enforcement presence was notable on Tonge Moor Road as police conducted thorough inquiries in the area. GMP reported that two men received medical treatment at the scene for stab wounds. The arrested individual remains in custody for questioning, while the investigation continues into the circumstances surrounding the attacks.