A man has been left with 'five suspected stab wounds' in what police say is a 'senseless' attack at a 'busy' shopping centre.
Police were called to Middleton shopping centre to reports of a stabbing at around 12.50pm this afternoon, August 14.
A man in his 40s was rushed to hospital in a 'serious but non-life-threatening condition for treatment to stab wounds', according to officers.
One man was detained by police and taken to custody on suspicion of attempted murder - a knife was also recovered close to the scene, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed.
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A force boss has described the incident as 'shocking' and 'senseless', with any motive behind the attack unknown as of yet.
Chief Inspector Trevor Harrison said: "It is quite shocking that an incident such has this has taken place in broad daylight in the middle of a busy Saturday, and at this time we are unsure for the motive behind this senseless attack and exactly who was involved.
"Thankfully, despite suffering five suspected stab wounds, the victim is in hospital to receive treatment in a stable condition and we will do our best to support him during his recovery.
"Our detectives are working at the scene and are expected to do so for the remainder of the day.
"While this may cause disruption, it is vital that a thorough investigation takes place, and with that I appeal to anyone with information or video footage to contact us with as much detail as they possibly can."
Information can be passed to police online, if able, via https://crowd.in/mFRZVv, or by calling 101 quoting incident 1659 of 14/08/2021. Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
