A fight broke out between two employees – in which one of them was stabbed repeatedly – in one of Manchester city centre’s busiest department stores.
The injured 40-year-old was attacked in the menswear department of the House of Fraser store on Deansgate on Wednesday afternoon.
He suffered knife wounds to his back, neck and chest and is in hospital.
A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of wounding with intent. He remains in police custody.
The 40-year-old’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, police said.
Greater Manchester Police received reports of the knife attack at 1530 BST.
"Officers attended the scene and found that a man had wounds to his back, neck and chest," said a spokesman.
"He has been taken to hospital for treatment."
The popular store is located in one of the busiest shopping areas in the city.
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