Aldi car park stabbing in Salford was targeted, police say

The man was stabbed in the car park of the store on Heywood Way on Tuesday

A man who was stabbed in a supermarket car park had been "purposely followed" and targeted, police have said.

Greater Manchester Police said the 62-year old was seriously injured in the attack near Aldi on Heywood Way in Salford at about 16:25 GMT on Tuesday.

Det Supt Ryan Davies said there was no evidence the man was robbed or that theft was the motive for the attack.

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder.

A 42-year-old woman, a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy are being held.

Mr Davies said: "Whilst we have arrested three persons, the investigation remains in its early stages and we are keeping an open mind.

"Our investigations to date have not found any evidence to suggest that the victim was robbed or that theft was the motive for this attack.

He said the force believed it was an "isolated incident", and "the victim was purposely followed and targeted".

He added the force did not do not currently believe there is any wider risk to the community and anyone who was in the "vicinity of Salford Precinct... and who saw anyone acting suspiciously or out of place" should come forward "without delay and talk to us in confidence".