A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Blackburn on Saturday afternoon.
Armed and unarmed police descended on Swift Close yesterday (April 26), where they found a man, in his 30s, with stab wounds.
Another man, in his 40s, also had minor injuries.
Both men were taken to hospital, but their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening at this stage.
A 42-year-old man from Blackburn has now been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
A scene is still in place in Swift Close and an investigation is underway, with an increased police presence in the area.
A Lancashire Constabulary spokesperson said: “At 5.37pm on Saturday, April 26, we were called to reports of a stabbing on Swift Close, Blackburn.
“Both armed and unarmed officers attended to find a man in his 30s with stab wounds. A second injured male in his 40s also had minor injuries.
“Both men have been taken to hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening at this stage.
“A 42-year-old man from Blackburn has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
“A scene is in place on Swift Close, an investigation is underway, and a heightened police presence will be in the area whilst enquiries are ongoing.
“If you have any information in relation to this incident, please contact us on 101 quoting log reference 1067 of April 26.”
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