A man walking home with his girlfriend was stabbed multiple times outside a takeaway in Stockport.
A teenage boy has now been arrested in connection with the 'shocking' attack in Reddish.
The 21 year-old victim was walking home towards Houldsworth Square with his friends and his girlfriend at around 1am in the early hours of Sunday June 6, when we became involved in an 'altercation' with two males on, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
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The males, been carrying a knife, and one of whom was on crutches, then proceeded to viciously attack him near an unnamed takeaway before fleeing in a black car.
Police and paramedics were called and the man was rushed to hospital.
He had suffered multiple stab wounds and a 'serious' facial injury GMP added.
He remains in hospital for treatment GMP said today (Wednesday).
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm.
He has since been released on bail pending further investigation.
However, detectives stress their enquiry is ongoing and they are urging any witnesses or anyone who may have any information to come forward.
Detective Constable Ellie Cartwright, of GMP's Stockport division, said: "This is a shocking incident which has resulted in a man requiring hospital treatment for his injuries.
"Although we have arrested one person, our investigation is still very much ongoing. We would like to reassure the public that we are following all available lines of enquiry to establish the full circumstances of this incident and locate the second offender as quickly as possible.
"If anyone witnessed this incident or has any information at all, please speak to police as soon as possible.
"Even the smallest piece of information could prove vital in helping us to complete our enquiries"
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via LiveChat on the GMP website, www.gmp.police.uk or call 0161 856 9788 quoting incident number 182 of 06/06/21, or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
