Police have been responding to reports of a stabbing in Grimsby overnight

A scene guard is currently in place on Heneage Road in Grimsby following reports of a stabbing yesterday evening, Saturday 15 July.

Officers were called at around 6.50pm to assist emergency services after it is reported that a 35-year-old man had sustained stab wounds.

He was taken to hospital to receive medical treatment for serious injuries to his back.

A scene guard remains in place to allow detectives to conduct lines of enquiry to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Detective Inspector Tracy St Paul said:

“I appreciate the events of this evening are understandably going to cause concern amongst local residents.

“Whilst we are at the early stages of our investigation, from enquiries conducted so far, we do believe this to be an incident involving individuals known to each other with no wider risk to the public.

“There will continue to be a high policing presence in the area over the coming days as we work to understand what has happened.

“I would encourage anyone with information, or anyone with concerns, to please come and speak to us.

“I’d like to thank members of the public who have so far assisted us with lines of enquiry.

“If you believe you have any information, and, in particular, dashcam footage, please call our non-emergency number 101 quoting log 462 of 15 June."

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