Investigation after two separate stabbings in Lancaster

Lancashire Police want anyone who has any information to contact them

Author: Adam FawcettPublished 11th Jul 2024

Police are appealing for information after a man was allegedly stabbed twice, in Lancaster in two separate incidents.

Emergency services were called to the Greens Pub on North Road around 2am on Saturday, June 29th. The victim suffered a slash wound to his cheek.

A second stabbing involving the second victim also took place on St Leonard’s Gate at about 6.20pm yesterday, with the victim suffering a cut to his hand.

A 42-year-old man from Lancaster has been arrested.

In a statement, Lancashire Police said: "We are appealing for information and witnesses after a stabbing in Lancaster.

"We were called after a man in his 20s was stabbed outside Greens Pub, North Road at shortly before 2am on Saturday, June 29th. The victim suffered a slash wound to his cheek.

"We are also investigating a second stabbing involving the same victim on St Leonard’s Gate at about 6.20pm yesterday (Tuesday, July 9th) On this occasion he suffered a cut to his hand.

"A 42-year-old man from Lancaster has been arrested on suspicion of assault and is currently in custody."

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