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Two have-a-go heroes have been hailed for their bravery during a knife attack at Manchester's Arndale Centre which left three people with stab wounds.

Police praised the pair - a staff member and a member of the public - who intervened when a man armed with a large knife went on the rampage, lunging at shoppers on Friday.

The acts of courage emerged as the shopping precinct reopened in the wake of the attack.

A 40-year-old initially arrested on suspicion of terrorism was later detained under the Mental Health Act.

Counter-terror officers continue to lead the investigation but are keeping an open mind about the reasons for the attack, and it is understood no political, religious or ideological motivation has so far been uncovered.

Investigators have also searched the suspect's address in Manchester as part of their inquiries.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has said the attack appears to be "more mental health-related" than politically or religiously motivated.

In a statement, police said: "The arrested man was considered unfit to be kept in custody and had to be transferred to mental health detention."

The force added: "We now know that at least one member of staff from the Arndale and a member of the public intervened in the attack and we would like to praise and thank them for their bravery."

Speaking at a news conference in the reopened Arndale on Saturday, Mr Burnham said the attack had been "deeply distressing".

But he added: "This would appear to be an isolated incident so the message very much this morning is it's business as usual.

"It is important not to jump to conclusions but what I can say is that at this stage, it would appear to be more mental health-related than political or religious motivated - but of course we need to allow the police to conduct their full inquiries and we keep an open mind on that until that work is complete."

Deputy mayor Baroness Beverley Hughes said: "At least one member of the public and a member of the security staff here, I am told, showed outstanding bravery in that situation, and indeed the security staff at the Arndale Centre played a very big role in bringing medical supplies and tending the injured people here in this foyer until the ambulance service arrived."

A man in his 50s, a 19-year-old woman and another female victim were taken to hospital with stab wounds following the attack.

Two other women were treated at the scene by medics.