TWO men have been arrested following a stabbing in a nightclub in Bolton.

A man, aged 22, was reportedly stabbed multiple times, at Level Nightclub, in Mawdsley Street on New Years Eve.

The attack happened at around 1am on the third floor of the nightclub.

The man was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary and North West Ambulance service said he had suffered “serious bleeding” but was “concious and breathing”.

It is believed that a craft knife was used in the attack but no weapon has yet been found by police. Bosses at Level closed the third floor following the incident, but the rest of the club remained open. 

In statement, Level’s management said: “We were made aware of a fight that had taken place at 1.10am in which a male had received cuts.

“He was treated in our first aid room by our medics and then sent on to hospital where, we have been informed, he is recovering well.

“The club was not evacuated and traded until normal closing time. We did, however, close the room in which the incident occurred as a matter of precaution.

“The incident was captured on CCTV and a copy of the footage passed to the police last night to aid their investigation into the matter. 

“There is no obvious use of a knife in the CCTV footage and no weapon was found.” 

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH).

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.