Police investigating an attempted robbery where an 18-year-old man had his fingers slashed arrested three men in early morning raids today.

Teams of officers carried out search warrants at three separate addresses across Salford.

A number of items were recovered during the raids including items of clothing.

An 18-year-old man from Clifton, a 20-year-old man from Walkden and a 20-year-old man from Little Hulton have all been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

Searches at the addresses have now ended and the three men remain in custody for questioning.