Bolton. Police were called to Bridgeman Street in Great Lever to reports that a youngster had been stabbed on Saturday at around 1.20pm.
The street went into lockdown for hours and CSI were seen combing a house for clues.An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault later that day.The boy was taken to Manchester Children's Hospital to be treated but has since been discharged.
It has been established that the injuries were superficial, according to police.The 18-year-old has now been assessed by specialist medical staff and is being detained under the Mental Health Act.Greater Manchester Police says it is 'continuing to treat this investigation with the upmost seriousness' after the community was 'shocked' by the.
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