Man detained following 'senseless' attack at Middleton shopping centre

Police were called to reports of a stabbing at around 12.50pm on Saturday afternoon

A man reportedly suffered 'five suspected stab wounds' in what police say was a 'senseless' attack at Middleton shopping centre.

Police were called to reports of a stabbing at around 12.50pm on Saturday 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 later confirmed.

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.

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