A pedestrian escaped serious injury after he was 'deliberately' mowed down by a car.
A 25-year-old man is recovering in hospital following the incident in Denton just before midnight on Sunday.
Police have arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of section 18 assault.
Bowden Street in Denton was cordoned off by police following the incident at 11.55pm on Sunday following reports that a car was deliberately aimed at a pedestrian.
The incident is thought to have happened outside the Denton Liberal Club building, near an estate agent's offices.
Forensics experts were sent to the scene to look for clues and a police tent was erected in Bowden Street..
Police have arrested a suspect and he remained in police custody on Monday afternoon, being questioned by detectives about an alleged serious assault.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 11.55pm on Sunday 17 May 2020, police were called to reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Bowden Street, Denton.
“Officers attended and a 25-year-old man was taken to hospital, where he remains with minor injuries.
“A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault. He remains in police custody for questioning.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9210 quoting 3188 of 17/05/20 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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