The teenage victim was given CPR by paramedics after the horrific assault
Police have released an image of a man they believe could assist with enquiries(Image: GMP Wigan)
A CCTV image has been issued after a horrific bus attack in Greater Manchester in which a passenger was jumped on, punched, kicked and knocked unconscious.
Police and paramedics were called to the incident after the violence erupted on the 610 bus in Wigan at around 2.20pm on Sunday (February 15). The victim, an 18 year old male, was sitting at the back of the bus when he was attacked by a man in front.
It was reported that the victim was jumped on before being punched and kicked to the head. He lost consciousness, with paramedics performing CPR on him at the scene. He was rushed to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
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It is believed the victim and his attacker have got on the bus at 2:14pm from stand L at Leigh bus station, Greater Manchester Police said. The attacker is believed to have gotten off the bus on Newton Road shortly after, at 2:24pm.
Anyone with any information about the attack is being urged to contact Greater Manchester Police. A CCTV image of a man has been issued, with police believing he can assist with ongoing enquiries.
A force statement read: “Officers believe that this man can assist them in their enquires in to a serious assault that has taken place on a Greater Manchester Bus – Bus number: 3559 – Route 610 (Leigh to Wigan Route) around 2.20pm today (Sunday 15 February).”The victim, aged 18, was sat at the back of the bus and the person reported to have assaulted him was on the seat in front. It is reported that the victim was jumped on and then punched and kicked in the head, resulting in him loosing consciousness. Paramedics preformed CPR on the victim who now remains in hospital in a stable condition.
“It is believed the victim and his attacker have got on the bus at 2:14pm from stand L at Leigh bus station, the attacker is believed to of got off the bus on Newton Road at 2:24pm.
“If you have any information please contact police on 101 or LiveChat quoting Log: 1683-15/02/2026. Always call 999 in an emergency.”