A MAN has been arrested after a 37-year-old man was stabbed in the back.

Police and paramedics were called to the CK Pub, formerly known as Hickeys, in Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, just before 11pm last night.

The man, who was suffering from back wounds, was then taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary for treatment.

Greater Manchester Police say that they have recovered the weapon that the man was stabbed with, but have not said what it was.