Armed police descend on town as man taken to hospital with stab wounds

*UPDATE: The roads have since reopened*

Multiple roads were closed around Nelson last night (June 2) and a man was taken to hospital with stab wounds.

Roads around Arthur Street were closed, and have since reopened, while police investigate reports of an assault.

Drivers were urged to avoid the area.

In an update, police said officers, some of which were armed, found a man in his 30s had stab wounds on his back. He was taken to hospital for treatment but his injuries aren't thought to be life-threatening.

A 27-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and is in custody

A police spokesperson said: “We’re currently at the scene of multiple road closures around Arthur Street in Nelson.

“The road is closed while we investigate reports of an assault and we anticipate this will be closed for some time.

“Please avoid the area and we’ll provide an update once cleared and thank you in advance for your patience.”

In an update police said: "We were called by the North West Ambulance Service at 9.59pm on Tuesday (2nd July) to Arthur Street, Brierfield, to a report of an assault.

"Our officers, some of them armed, attended and it was found that a man aged in his 30s, had been assaulted and suffered stab injuries to his back.

"The victim was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are serious but thankfully aren't life-threatening.

"A 27-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of section 18 GBH and is currently in custody."
Any witnesses or anyone who has information, please contact 101 - log 1571 of July 2, 2024.