A MAN slashed his neck as he was being released from custody at Astley Bridge police station.
The man injured himself at around 10pm last night. Staff at the custody suite gave him first aid until paramedics arrived.
He was taken to the Royal Bolton where he underwent emergency surgery. His condition today was said to be stable.
The incident has been reported to the Independent Police Complaints Commission for investigation.
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