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Teenager arrested after man stabbed in Denton

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of serious assault after a man in his 30s was stabbed near Crownpoint Shopping Park in Denton. 

It happened on Tuesday afternoon (July 7) on Wilton Street, which has a walkway leading to the shopping centre. 

Police were called out at 12.55pm to reports that the man had been assaulted by a male with a weapon, which hasn't been disclosed. 

He was taken to hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life threatening. 

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of serious assault and taken in to police custody for questioning. 

Police say an investigation is underway. 

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9262 quoting 1345 of 07/07/20 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 

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