Man and woman arrested over Blackpool stabbing
Man who was stabbed is still in a stable condition in hospital
DETECTIVES investigating a stabbing in Blackpool have arrested two people.
The pair – a man aged 31 and a woman aged 39 – were arrested yesterday in Scotland following a public appeal.
They remain in custody on suspicion of wounding.
Police were called at around 4:25am on Friday (June 10) to a report of a man who had been found unconscious on Dickson Road in the resort.
Emergency services attended the scene and found a man, aged in his 20s with a suspected stab wound to his chest.
He was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital for treatment and is now in a stable condition.
Detective Chief Insp Lee Wilson, of Blackpool CID, said: “This incident left a young man with some very serious injuries and while we have made two arrests our enquiries are ongoing and I would continue to appeal to anyone who has any information to come forward and speak to us.
“I am really grateful for all the help the public have given us so far with our investigation and for the co-operation and understanding while we dealt with the incident itself as I appreciate this caused some disruption in the town centre.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 0162 of June 10. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.