LIVE: Nurse fighting for life after being stabbed in hospital A&E attempted murder - latest updates

A nurse is fighting for her life after being stabbed at a Greater Manchester hospital. A man is being held on suspicion of attempted murder following the shocking incident at the Royal Oldham Hospital at around 11:30pm last night (Saturday).

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said 'it’s believed that a member of the public attacked a member of staff.' The victim, a woman in her 50s, remains in hospital for treatment for her 'serious' injuries, which are believed to be 'life-changing' the force said.

The Manchester Evening news understands it happened in the A+E department of the hospital and that the victim, a nurse, was attacked with a 'sharp instrument', that wasn't a knife.

A 37 year-old man was 'swiftly arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder' GMP said. He remains in custody for questioning. An investigation is in its early stages but officers are 'not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident' the force added.

This is a breaking news story and we will be bringing you live updates as we get them in the live blog below

Andrew is currently giving a live update from the scene on our Facebook page which you can watch below

The incident happened at about 11.30pm yesterday. There is a police car parked outside A&E but there does not appear to be a crime scene in place currently. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/xOqmF7GyLx

The M.E.N. understands that the woman, who is aged in her 50s, is a nurse and was working in a bay in accident and emergency. She suffered serious injuries and is in hospital. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/yME8szX4DC

Our reporter Andrew Bardsley is outside the Royal Oldham Hospital this morning

I’m at the Royal Oldham Hospital where police say it’s believed a woman, a member of