Police were called to Oxford Street on Tuesday evening following a report of a stabbing.
Emergency services attended and a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The man has since been released from the hospital.
Ian Lawson, 52, of Audax Walk, Manchester, has been charged with one count of attempted section 18 assault with intent to wound and possession of an offensive weapon.
He has been remanded in custody to appear Tameside Magistrates today.
Police believe this to be an isolated incident and enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information - including dashcam or CCTV footage - should contact police by calling 0161 856 8962 or by using the LiveChat service on the GMP website, quoting log 2352 of 19/10/2021.
Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
