A man 'with an axe and a knife' has been arrested for assault after a woman was hurt in Stretford.
Police were called to the incident on Harcourt Street at around 7.30pm last night (Sunday).
Officers were alerted to 'reports of a man with an axe and a knife'.
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A woman, aged 40, suffered minor injuries at the scene, police said.
A man, aged 33, was arrested on suspicion of section 39 assault and affray.
He remains in custody where he is being quizzed by detectives.
Locals reported a large police presence in the area after the incident last night.
A section of Harcourt Street was reportedly taped off, with Tactical Aid Unit vans spotted at the scene.
In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "Police were called to Harcourt Street, Stretford, to reports of a man with an axe and a knife at around 7.30pm on Sunday 20 June.
"A 40-year old woman suffered minor injuries.
"A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of section 39 assault and affray.
"He is currently being questioned about the incident in custody."
