A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in a supermarket in what police believe may have been a racially motivated attack.

The 24-year-old male victim, reportedly Asian, from the Yorkshire area was assaulted today at the Tesco store in Mold, North Wales.

He is recovering from his injuries which police said were serious but not life-threatening.

A 25-year-old local man was detained in the store and taken into custody.

No-one else was injured in the incident, police said.

Detective Chief Inspector Alun Oldfield, of Wrexham CID, who is leading the investigation said: "At 1.40pm this afternoon a 24-year-old man was shopping in the store when he was attacked. As a result the man sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries and was conveyed to a local hospital.

"Initial indications are this is a racially motivated attack and as such management of the community impact will feature significantly in order to provide public reassurance.

"I understand speculation is circulating via social media but this will not help our investigation and is distressing to family and friends of the victim and so I'd ask for due consideration whilst investigators speak with witnesses to ascertain the full circumstances of this incident.

"North Wales Police are treating the matter as attempted murder and if you witnessed the attack please contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote reference S006316.

"Police want to provide reassurance to the public that incidents of this nature are rare in North Wales."