A man has been arrested following a knife attack in Ashton town centre yesterday.
Police were called to Stamford Street Central at around 2.11pm where they found an 18-year-old man with slash wounds to the back.
He was taken to hospital and a police cordon set up at the scene.
Now, police have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of section 18 assault and he remains in custody for questioning.
The police investigation into the attack is still ongoing. Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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