32-year-old in serious condition after being stabbed in Chorley

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after he was stabbed in Chorley yesterday (Sunday, March 21).

Police and ambulance crews were called to the stabbing at a home in Eaves Lane shortly before 5pm.

A 32-year-old man was found with a stab wound to the chest and was taken by ambulance to Royal Preston Hospital.

He was later transferred to Blackpool Victoria Hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

Officers attended Eaves Lane in Chorley and found a 32-year-old man with a stab wound to the chest. He was taken by ambulance to Royal Preston Hospital and later transferred to Blackpool Victoria Hospital where he remainsplaceholder image
Officers attended Eaves Lane in Chorley and found a 32-year-old man with a stab wound to the chest. He was taken by ambulance to Royal Preston Hospital and later transferred to Blackpool Victoria Hospital where he remains

Police say an investigation is underway and enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log number 1112 of March 21.

Alternatively you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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