Horror double stabbing linked by cops as man and woman left with 'life-threatening injuries'

An image of part of a street cordoned off by police, with a uniformed officer and forensic officer visible.
-Credit:Hull Live WS


A man and woman have been rushed to hospital with "life-threatening injuries" in a horrific double stabbing with them both sustaining wounds to the neck and stomach. Both were injured in separate incidents within an hour of each other on Saturday, January 25, but police say the two stabbings appear to be linked, reports the Mirror.

A 35-year-old man, who also suffered a head injury, was found with a stab wound to his stomach at Buckingham Street in Hull at around 2am. An hour later, a 33-year-old woman was found in nearby Rosmead Street with a knife wound to her neck.

In a statement published after the incidents, a spokesperson for Humberside Police said: "Officers are in attendance and cordons are in place following reports of two stabbings in Hull during the early hours of this morning (Saturday 25 January). Shortly after 2am, officers were called to attend the junction between Buckingham Street and Brecon Street after a man had been reportedly stabbed.

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"The man was taken to hospital for treatment to life-threatening injuries having sustained a stab wound to his stomach and a serious injury to his head.

"Shortly after 3am, officers received a further call to Rosmead Street to reports that a woman had also sustained stab wounds to her neck. The woman was also taken to hospital for treatment to life threatening injuries."

Detective Inspector Mark Skelton from the Major Crime Team added: “We believe these incidents to be connected and I would like to offer my reassurance that the individuals are believed to be known to each other. There is no wider risk to the public.

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“Enquiries remain ongoing, including house to house enquiries, and trawling CCTV to establish the full circumstances and identify those involved. A 35-year-old man and 33-year-old woman remain in hospital for treatment to injuries which are thought to be life-threatening at this time.

“Members of the public can expect to see an increase in police presence and there are multiple scene guards in place on Barnsley Street, Buckingham Street, and Rosmead Street as our investigation continues and Crime Scene Investigators carry out their enquiries.

“I would encourage anyone with information or concerns, to please come and speak to us. If you believe you have any information or CCTV from the around the area, you can also call our non-emergency number 101 quoting crime reference 25*10826."

Alternatively, you can report anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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