A man has been arrested after a teenager was knifed in the street.
The boy was attacked on Stamford Street Central, in Ashton-under-Lyne, at around 2.10pm on Tuesday.
He was taken to hospital with 'slash wounds' to his back, police said.
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
He is being held on suspicion of section 18 assault and remains in custody.
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Photos taken at the scene showed a large area of Stamford Street Central cordoned off.
A police car was parked up next to the taped-off area.
Greater Manchester Police continue to investigate.
Anyone with information is asked call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
