A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a female hospital worker was stabbed and left with life-changing injuries.

The staff member, aged in her 50s, was attacked at Royal Oldham Hospital at about 23:30 GMT on Saturday, Greater Manchester Police said.

A 37-year-old man was arrested at the scene and the victim was taken to hospital for treatment.

The force said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the stabbing and there was no threat to the wider public.

Det Sgt Craig Roters appealed for information, adding: “We know that news of this nature will come as a shock.

“The local community can expect to see an increase in police presence while we carry out enquiries, but they are also there to offer reassurance and answer any questions you may have.”

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