22 -year-old arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man in 80s stabbed in Lancashire
Police have launched an investigation following a serious assault in Lancashire in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Officers were called shortly before 8am on May 3 to reports of an incident at a property on Wordsworth Avenue, Padiham. Emergency services attended the scene, where a man in his 80s was found with multiple stab wounds.
He was taken to hospital for treatment and remains in a serious condition.
A 22-year-old man from Padiham was arrested a short time later in the Dryden Street area on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody.
Police have confirmed that the victim and the suspect are known to each other.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing, with officers carrying out enquiries in the area. At this stage, police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the assault.
They are now appealing for information from the public. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant footage is urged to come forward.
Information can be reported by calling 101, quoting log 0326 of May 3. Alternatively, people can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.