Man suffers life threatening injuries during Northampton stabbing
Three people have been arrested
An investigation is underway after a young man was stabbed in Northampton,
Northamptonshire Police say officers were called out to Abington Street, at the junction with Fish Street shortly after 5pm on Monday (19 May).
Emergency services attended and a young man has been taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.
Two boys, aged 16 and 17, and a man aged 23, have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Detective Inspector Nicky McAllister from Northamptonshire Police, said: “We were called to reports of an assault in Northampton town centre at 5.10pm and a young man has been taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.
“Three arrests have been made in this fast-paced investigation, and officers remain in the town centre conducting enquiries. A number of scenes are also in place in the town centre while we gather evidence of what happened.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank those members of the public who came to the aid of the victim and who have been in contact about what they witnessed this evening.
“This incident happened in a very public place, and we would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed it or have any information about what happened, no matter how insignificant you may believe it to be.”