A man has been slashed with a machete in a "targeted attack" which has sparked an attempted murder probe.

On Tuesday, just before midnight at 11.55pm, police received reports that a man had been attacked with a knife on Haworth Walk in Radcliffe.

Emergency services attended and a 44-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries and remains in a stable condition in hospital.

Initial enquiries suggest that the victim was slashed by a man carrying a machete. The victim received "significant injuries" to his back and neck.

The offender then left following the attack.

The victim attempted to run away and was located a short distance away by a member of the public near to the Parish of St Thomas and St John Church on New Church Street before emergency services were called.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested and he remains in custody for questioning.

Detective Inspector Kenneth Blain of Greater Manchester Police's Bury district said: “Firstly, our thoughts are with the victim and his loved ones at this difficult time, and we will continue to support him and his loved ones throughout our enquiries and the investigation.

“We believe this incident is a targeted attack and therefore poses no wider risk to the public.

"However, I know this incident will likely come as a shock to those in the local community of Radcliffe and the wider Bury community.

“We are working around the clock to ensure that we secure justice for the victim of this horrific attack and that the individual responsible for this callous attack is removed from our streets.

“Our enquires are still very much ongoing and we would like to appeal to members of the public who live in the local area who have CCTV, doorbell footage or have witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the hours leading up to this incident to please contact us immediately.

“Your information no matter how small could be vital in piecing together what happened and securing justice for the victim of this attack.”

If you have any information, please call GMP Bury CID on 0161 856 8078 or 101 quoting log 3985 of 29/08/2023.

Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously with any information on 0800 555 111