Teenage girl stabbed in the neck in Lancashire

The incident happened in Brierfield yesterday just after 3pm

Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 22 hours ago
Last updated 20 hours ago

A 17-year-old girl has been stabbed in the neck and taken to hospital in Lancashire.

Officers were called to reports the girl had been assaulted in Brierfield yesterday afternoon just after 3pm.

A 30-year-old man from the town's been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Lancashire Police say this was a 'serious incident' but thankfully her injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing, and the victim has been communicating with officers and medical staff.

Extra patrols will be in the area over the weekend to provide reassurance.

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