Man needs 20 stitches after being slashed across face in churchyard

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

A man needed 20 stitches after being slashed across the face in a Salford churchyard. The shocking attack took place in the grounds of St Mary's Church in Eccles town centre.

In a post on Facebook Sgt Paul Mottram said a 46-year-old man was arrested by officers from the Eccles neighbourhood team on Saturday morning in connection with the attack.

The suspect remains in custody for questioning. READ MORE: Hero boy, 15, killed 'trying to save his mum' in ferocious Manchester double stabbing is named The attack took place at 5.45pm on Monday.

The victim was 31-years-old. Sgt Mottram wrote: "On 6th June at 5.45pm , a 31yr old male was attacked in St. Mary's Church grounds in Eccles.