Armed police rushed to a street in Great Harwood, Lancashire, on Wednesday evening after receiving reports of a stabbing near a pub. Officers attended Queen Street at around 6:12pm following the incident.
Incident Details
Lancashire Police found a man in his 30s with a stab injury to his neck. An air ambulance landed nearby, and the victim was taken to hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged.
Images shared on social media showed a large emergency services presence outside The Plough pub. The pub later confirmed the incident did not happen on its premises but that staff provided first aid to a member of the public who came in for assistance.
Investigation and Community Reassurance
Police confirmed an investigation is underway, with arrest enquiries ongoing. The victim and suspect are known to one another, and there is no wider threat to the community, Lancashire Police said in a statement.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Some of you will be aware of an incident in Great Harwood yesterday evening and we wanted to provide some further detail of what had happened. At 6:12pm we were called to reports of a stabbing on Queen Street in the town. Officers, including armed officers, attended to find a man in his 30s had suffered a stab injury to his neck. He was taken to hospital and has since been discharged. An investigation is underway and arrest enquiries are ongoing. The victim and suspect are known to one another and there is no wider threat to the community at this time."
Pub Statement and Appeal for Information
A statement shared on Facebook by The Plough Pub read: "There was an incident that occurred around 6pm this evening. It didn't happen on our premises, but first aid was given to a member of the public that came in for assistance. We carried out urgent first aid until the emergency services arrived. We are back open to the public, and are grateful that we are a safe space that can help. Hoping a speedy recovery to the person."
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any footage or information that could help, should call 101 quoting log 1116 of August 5. You can also call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
