Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Leyland stabbing

The victim's condition is described as 'serious'

Author: Harry BoothPublished 24th Apr 2023

Two teenagers are being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Leyland.

Lancashire Police were called to Leyland Road at 7:38pm on Friday 21 April to reports of a stabbing.

A man in his 20s was found with injuries to his head and body.

He's still in hospital - his condition is described as 'serious'.

An 18-year-old man from Leyland and a 16-year-old boy from Bootle in Merseyside have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in custody.

The force says it's being treated as an isolated incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting log 1321 of 21 April 2023.

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