Armed police have descended on Bacup after a man in his 50s was stabbed this afternoon, April 29.
Officers were called to Bold Street just before 1pm to reports of an assault. When emergency services attended, they found a man in his 50s had suffered a single stab wound to the stomach.
An air ambulance was called and the man was taken to hospital, where he is conscious and breathing. His injury has not been described as life-threatening.
Arrest enquiries are ongoing.
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A Lancashire Constabulary spokesperson said: “We were called to Bold Street, Bacup, at 12.54pm today (29th April) following reports of an assault.
“Emergency services have attended and found a man in his 50s had suffered a single stab wound to the stomach. He has been taken to hospital where he is conscious and breathing and his injury is not described as life-threatening.
“Arrest enquiries are ongoing.
“Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting log 651 of 29th April 2025.”
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