Police made an arrest after a man was found with injuries near a church. The victim, who is aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital from the Healey area of Rochdale on Sunday.
He was said by police on Monday to be in a 'stable' condition. It's understood the man suffered facial injuries. He hasn't been named. Police said officers received a report that he was injured on Gandy Lane, near Christ Church in Healey.
A 39-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of assault, Greater Manchester Police confirmed.