MONTREAL - One man is recovering at home after being slashed on the neck at a movie theatre late Tuesday night.

The attack took place at the Star Cite Cinema at 4825 Pierre-de-Coubertin Ave. near the Olympic Stadium.

Several police officers rushed to the scene, where they arrested a suspect and searched for a weapon.

The motive for the attack is unknown.

The victim was transported to hospital with minor lacerations to his neck and back. He was sent home after treatment.