FIVE men have been charged following an 'armed fight' in Bolton which left four men in hospital.

Police were called to Bromwich Street, The Haulgh, at 10.40pm on Saturday, May 29, to reports of a stabbing.

Initial police enquiries established that there was a fight between a large group of people.

Four men, aged between 30 and 45, were taken to hospital with injuries

Since then, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed that five have been charged in connection with the incident:

Michael Allen, 32, of no fixed address, charged with possession of a bladed article

Jack Bent, 25, of Lonsdale Grove, Farnworth, charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon

Luke Bracegirdle, 30, of Settle Street, Bolton, charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon

Daniel Llewelyn, 33, of Osbourne Grove, Bolton, charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon

Andrew Williamson, 21, of Toon Crescent, Bury, charged with violent disorder.

They are due to appear at Bolton Crown Court on June 28.

Anyone with information should contact police on 0181 856 5757 quoting log 3350 of 29/05/21. Alternatively details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.