This is the moment a man holding a knife bursts into a cafe in Bolton and attacks a customer.
Shocking CCTV appears to show an unsuspecting man sitting at a table in The Deli eating his breakfast completely unaware as to what will happen next.
A man walks in pulls out of a knife and appears to lunge at him in the chest.
The two tussle as the younger victim stands up and punches the suspected knifeman in the face.
A heroic cafe owner manages to wrestle the knife away before the attacker sits down in a chair, before police arrive.
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The victim pats himself down and looks at his gilet which is said to have helped protect him from serious injury.
The cafe owner said he will ‘get free orders for life’ for protecting their staff.
The man’s injuries are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.
Another man was stabbed outside the cafe, according to Great Manchester Police.
The attacks are being treated as linked and as mental health-related.
A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of assault, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed on Wednesday.
In a Facebook statement, The Deli said: ‘Dear customers.
‘Regarding the incident that took place this morning on Tonge Moor Rd. This incident has followed down and spilled into our premises.
‘We would like to assure you all, our customers and staff are safe and helping GMP with their investigation. We would also like to thank our customer today who helped during the incident, keeping us safe. Of course he will receive free orders for life.
‘Due to the disruption we have closed for the remainder of the day and will let you all know when we are back open for business. We wholeheartedly apologise for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for understanding and we will see you all very soon! – Team Deli.”
Several police cars were seen parked on Tonge Moor Road afterwards with officers making house-to-house enquiries. The force confirmed officers. located two men with stab wounds. They were treated at the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Mike Sharples from our Bolton District said: ‘We currently have a man detained and officers are conducting extensive enquiries as part of a comprehensive investigation.
‘We fully appreciate that the local community will be concerned but I would like to reassure them that there is no wider threat, and that this is being treated as an isolated incident.
‘We are aware of a video circulating online in relation to this incident, and we appreciate that people will have concerns and worries regarding it.
‘You will notice we have extra patrols in the area; I encourage anyone with concerns to please speak with our officers who are there to support.’