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Charges over samurai sword attack in Bolton

BBC Published Jun 21, 2010 Reviewed Jul 1, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors
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Two men have been charged after three people were attacked with samurai swords at a party in Bolton.
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Two of those injured had cuts to their arms and legs.
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A 28-year-old man and a 30-year-old man face charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.
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Police officers were called to reports of a fight at a house on Eastwood Close early on Saturday.
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Two men have been charged after three people were attacked with samurai swords at a party in Bolton.

Police officers were called to reports of a fight at a house on Eastwood Close early on Saturday.

Two of those injured had cuts to their arms and legs. They are being treated in hospital.

A 28-year-old man and a 30-year-old man face charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

They are due to appear before Bolton Magistrates later.

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