A MAN arrested on suspicion of attempted murder remained in hospital under police guard last night.

The 39-year-old man was arrested after a 25-year-old woman was found with multiple stab wounds at a house in Burnley Road, Loveclough at 10.45pm on Sunday night.

The pair had to be rescued from a fire in the house, along with a 23-month-old girl.

The woman, who also suffered burns, was said to be in a “serious” condition last night.

The man and girl are also said to have suffered burns.

All three were taken to separate hospitals.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log reference 1670 of July 30.