Sign up for the MyWigan newsletter for the biggest stories direct to your inbox Police patrols are being stepped up after reports of a planned 'car cruise' event.
Greater Manchester Police said the force was 'aware' of a planned meet in the Wigan area. As a result, police presence in the area has been increased, GMP said. READ MORE: LIVE - Updates as M61 closed in both directions due to 'police incident' And the force issued a warning that 'action' would be taken against anyone found to be driving in a dangerous manner.
No further details - or a time - have been revealed. But police said they believed the event was being planned for later on Saturday 'around' the Westwood Way bypass - the A49.
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