POLICE cordoned off an area of Bury Old Road near the Cheetham Hill-Prestwich border after a man was discovered with serious stab wounds.

The 29-year-old was found in the street at around 1.55am on Monday (July 19). He is recovering in hospital after sustaining wounds to his arm. Officers sealed off the area as an investigation was launched.

Police said that a 30-year-old was later arrested in connection with the incident. He has been bailed until August 4 pending further inquiries.