Police are hunting for an attacker who met three men through an online dating app and tried to steal their cars.
In the latest incident the victim was threatened and stabbed several times by a man he had met up with earlier the same day via the app.
The victim, aged in his 20s, was threatened while he sat in his car on Bolton Road, in Pendlebury, after arranging to meet the man again.
The offender, who was a passenger in another car, threatened the man as they were both parked on the roadside.
He demanded for him to hand over his car keys before stabbing him.
The attacker then fled from the scene on foot in the direction of Birch Drive, towards High Bank Road.
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The victim was taken to hospital suffering with serious injuries and remains there for treatment.
Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation into the incident which took place at 5.45pm on Tuesday.
Detectives are linking it to two other carjacking attempts which took place on Monday in Irlam o' th' Height, Salford, and Prestwich.
Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to as part of their enquiries.
The dating app involved hasn't been revealed by Greater Manchester Police and no cars were stolen.
Detective Inspector Gareth Jenkins, of GMP’s Salford district, said: “This is now the third attack following an attempted carjacking after an online dating app meeting and we’re working hard to find the man responsible.
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“We have a CCTV image of a man we want to speak to as part of our investigation and I would appeal directly to the man to get in touch with us.
“We would also continue to encourage people using dating apps to always meet new people in public places and to let someone know where you’re going.
“If you have any information that could assist our investigation or if you recognise the man pictured, please get in touch as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5194 or 101 quoting reference number 1764 of 26/03/2019.
Reports can also be made anonymously, via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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