Police have arrested a man following a hammer attack in Shaw, Greater Manchester. Officers were called to reports of fighting on Oak Street shortly after 12.30pm on Tuesday (October 20), Greater Manchester Police said.
Arrest and charges
A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and section 47 assault. The Manchester Evening News understands the weapon to have been a hammer. He remains in custody for questioning, a spokesperson for the force said.
Victim and scene
The victim has not been taken to hospital, the MEN understands. Posts on social media said the victim was attacked by a hammer at the end of Oak Street. An ambulance and police car were also seen attending the scene.
