Officers were called to Church Street at 12.50pm on Friday, July 31, after a 19-year-old man had been stabbed.
Bandar Alzahar, of no fixed address, was later arrested in connection with the incident.
Charge and court appearance
Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Sunday that Alzahar, 21, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Monday. Enquiries remain ongoing, the force said.
Appeal for information
A force spokesperson said: "The victim in this incident remains in hospital in a stable condition but with life-threatening injuries. We are still asking for information from anyone that may have witnessed the incident on Church Street to get in touch with us, this includes any CCTV, mobile phone or Dashcam footage that may assist our enquiries."
"This can be submitted by calling us on 101, quoting log 1580 of 31/07/2026. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
