UPDATE: |Attempted murder investigation after man stabbed with machete in front of horrified shoppers News

CCTV captured the suspect ‘swinging the large machete’ around during the horror incident

An attempted murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed with a machete in front of horrified shoppers in Bolton on Saturday (April 5).

Police and paramedics raced to the shop on Kentmere Road in Breightmet at around 7.50pm to reports that a man had been stabbed. He suffered a number of injuries to his head and shoulder and was rushed to hospital from the scene.

A suspect, a man in his 30s, was arrested by firearms officers on Sunday (April 6) on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody to be questioned.

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Officers were called to reports of a ‘man holding a machete’ which was then used to attack the victim, police said. The attacker also caused ‘extensive damage’ to the shop and fled the scene.

It is believed the two men knew each other and that the attack was targeted. CCTV captured the suspect ‘swinging the large machete’ around during the incident.

Detective Inspector Lee Shaw, the SIO from Wigan CID, said: “The incident was witnessed by people in the shop, including children who must have been extremely frightened.

“The incident has been captured on CCTV, which shows the suspect swinging a large machete with blatant disregard of various members of the public close to him.

“We believe this was a targeted attack and the two men knew each other, and we have acted swiftly to ensure a dangerous individual is in custody.

“Even though we have someone in custody, this is still an active investigation, and we are appealing for any information or eye witness accounts of the incident quoting log 2976-050425. People can call us directly on 0161 856 65757, or via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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