One of the officers was hospitalised (Picture: MEN Media)

Two police officers attempting to carry out a traffic stop have been attacked with a knife.

Greater Manchester Police was attempting to stop a moped for driving erratically – and it was then involved in a crash in Old Trafford at around 4pm on Wednesday.

The officers had detained the 18-year-old moped driver on suspicion of dangerous driving when another man reportedly approached them and assaulted them with a knife.

The second man, a 26-year-old, is ‘being treated as possibly unconnected to the collision’. A Taser was used during his arrest.

One of the police officers was hospitalised. The 26-year-old was also taken to hospital before being taken into custody.

Superintendent Cara Charlesworth said: ‘This was a serious assault on two officers who were simply doing their jobs and trying to keep members of the public safe.

‘Thankfully the injuries inflicted on our officers are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing and I commend them for their bravery in bringing the incident to a swift and safe conclusion without risk to the public.

‘One has required hospital treatment and we wish him a speedy recovery.

‘I can assure you we are treating this incident with due severity and whilst I am pleased we have a man in custody, this investigation is in its early days and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances.’

She urged anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident to get in touch.

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‘This was a serious assault on two officers who were simply doing their jobs and trying to keep members of the public safe.’