A man has suffered serious injuries following an incident in Old Trafford.
GMP said they were called to Shrewsbury Street just before noon after receiving a report of a man with a bladed weapon.
A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with injuries described by police as serious but not life threatening.
Officers arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of section 18 assault.
He remains in custody for questioning.
Pictures from the scene show the police and ambulance service in attendance, with the road being shut off.
A GMP spokesman said: "Police were called shortly before 12pm today (Monday 11 January) to a report of a man with a bladed weapon on Shrewsbury Street, Old Trafford.
"A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
"A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and is being questioned in custody by officers.
"Anyone with information should call 0161 856 7544 quoting incident 1059 of 11/01/2021. Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
