Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Girl, 17, stabbed in the neck in street attack

Girl, 17, stabbed in the neck in street attack

Summary

A 17-year-old girl was stabbed in the neck in Brierfield, near Nelson. Lancashire Police arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder, and the girl is in the hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

Key Facts

  • The stabbing happened on Wood Street at 3:06 PM BST.
  • Armed officers from Lancashire Police responded quickly to the scene.
  • A 30-year-old man was taken into custody.
  • The girl’s injury is to the back of her neck.
  • Police say her injury is serious but not expected to cause death.
  • Extra police patrols were sent to the area to keep the community calm.
  • Police are asking witnesses and anyone with video footage to contact them.
  • The incident is being treated as attempted murder.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.