Man charged with wounding after stabbing in Preston city centre
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A man in his 20s was stabbed in the lower back after being attacked in Grafton Street at around 3.30pm on Saturday, June 5.
He was taken to hospital by air ambulance where he has been making a "good recovery", police said.
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Hide AdOn Tuesday (June 8),a 22-year-old man from Preston was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
The man - Declan Carroll, of Colman Court - has since been charged with section 18 wounding and possession of an offensive weapon.
Another 22-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assault but they have since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Officers believe the incident was a targeted attack and the parties involved were all known to each other.
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Hide AdAnybody with information should call 101, quoting log number 1046 of June 5.
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