THIS dramatic picture shows how a shopkeeper was left covered in blood after he was brutally stabbed in the neck, stomach and back.

The shot was taken before the victim was taken to hospital by ambulance.

He is understood to be the owner of Aaron Food Store, in Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge.

Police were called to Baythorpe Street, off Blackburn Road just after 12.20pm on Saturday to reports a man had been seen with a knife and another was badly hurt.

An ambulance was also called to the scene.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which police later said were not thought to be life-threatening.

Another man was arrested by police.