Police issue update on Leyland stabbing as victim suffers life-changing injuries

By Lucinda Herbert
Published 25th Apr 2023, 20:39 BST
Updated 26th Apr 2023, 11:30 BST
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A young man was stabbed in Leyland on Friday evening, and two males have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered ‘life-changing’ injuries to his head and body, during the attack on April 21, 2023.

Emergency services were called to Leyland Lane, at 7:38pm that evening, and he was taken to hospital.

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An 18-year-old man from Leyland, and a 16-year old boy from Bootle, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in custody.

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Police have issues an update on a stabbing in Leyland
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Lancashire Police are now appealing for witnesses who may have seen anything suspicious, as well as any mobile phone, CCTV or dashcam footage which could assist their investigation.

A spokesperson said: “We are particularly interested in the streets in and around the Spar in Leyland Lane and the Broadfield Close area of Leyland between 7pm and 8.30pm.”

Anyone with information is asked to 101, quoting log 1321 of April 21, 2023