Man charged with attempted murder after Scunthorpe stabbing

A 40-year-old man remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition

Author: Vicky HainesPublished 5th Nov 2026

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a 40-year-old man was stabbed in Scunthorpe.

Officers were called to reports of a stabbing on George Street on Tuesday 3rd November.

At around 5.05pm, it was reported that the 40-year-old man had suffered multiple stab wounds to his chest.

Police said he remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition.

A 25-year-old man from Keadby, named by police as Declan Clarke, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Grimsby Magistrates Court on Thursday 5th November.

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