Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Scunthorpe stabbing
Police confirm a 25-year-old is in custody after an incident on George Street
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault in Scunthorpe.
The incident occurred around 5.05pm on George Street, where a man sustained a stab wound to his chest. A 40-year-old was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Detective Chief Inspector Jon Cross confirmed that the suspect remains in police custody, assisting with enquiries. He added, "I understand an incident of this nature will be concerning for the local community; however, I want to offer my reassurance that we take reports of this nature very seriously and we believe this to be an isolated incident between two people known to each other."
A scene guard remains in place on George Street, with officers providing additional reassurance to residents.
Police are appealing for anyone in the area at the time or those with CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage to contact them on 101, quoting log 392 of 3rd November.