A MAN was stabbed on the main road.

Paramedics took the victim - a man in his early 50s - to Royal Bolton Hospital with what a North West Ambulance Service spokeswoman said were "slash wounds" that did not penetrate.

He was found conscious and breathing by an ambulance crew and a doctor in a rapid response vehicle.

It happened at 6.45pm yesterday in front of the Post Office in Tonge Moor Road, Tonge Moor, and staff at the Co-op opposite ran over to help and dial 999.

In a statement, a police spokeswoman said: "Police were called shortly before 6.50pm yesterday to Tonge Moor Road to reports of a stabbing.

"On arrival officers found a man in his 50s who had suffered stab wounds.

"He was taken to hospital and has since been discharged."

A 50-year-old man was arrested by police on suspicion of wounding with intent and remains in police custody.

Anyone with any information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 1830 of November 29 2016 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.