Armed police were called to a Lancashire village after a 17-year-old girl was stabbed in the neck. The incident occurred on Wood Street in Brierfield shortly after 3pm on Friday, June 12.
Police Response
Officers, including armed units, arrived at the scene and established a cordon. A large police presence was reported in the area, with photos showing multiple vehicles and officers.
A 30-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of attempted murder.
Victim's Condition
The teenage girl was taken to hospital with a stab wound to the back of her neck. Her current condition has not been disclosed.
Statement from Lancashire Police
A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: 'We were called at 3.06pm today to Wood Street, Brierfield, to a report of stabbing. It was reported that a 17-year-old girl had been assaulted and suffered a stab injury to her neck.'
'Officers, some of them armed, attended and a 30-year-old man was arrested shortly afterwards on suspicion of attempted murder.'
'The girl was taken to hospital for treatment to a stab wound in the back of her neck.'
Community Reassurance
Police acknowledged the incident would cause alarm in the local community. Extra patrols were planned for the evening to provide reassurance.
Authorities urged anyone who witnessed the stabbing or has CCTV, doorbell footage, or information to contact 101, quoting log 0836 of 12th June.
