Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed repeatedly

A man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed repeatedly. Police were called to Southway in Skelmersdale at 10.54pm on Saturday, November 9.

Officers went to the scene and found a man in his 20s had suffered multiple stab injuries. Lancashire Police said on Monday, November 11, that he is currently in hospital in a stable condition. A spokesperson added his injuries are not being treated as life threatening at this time.

Following the incident a 56-year-old, from Skelmersdale, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He is currently in custody. An investigation is underway and enquiries are ongoing, police added.

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If you witnessed this incident or have any information that could help us with our enquiries, please call 101 quoting log 1445 of November 9. For the latest news and breaking news visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/news.

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