Man stabbed after mass brawl in Preston

A man was stabbed following reports of a mass brawl in Preston, say police.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Dec 2017, 08:39 BST
Updated 12th Dec 2017, 13:01 BST
Officers were called at just before 1.30am on the December 3 to reports that a large group of people were fighting outside Greenlands Labour Club in Ribbleton,Officers were called at just before 1.30am on the December 3 to reports that a large group of people were fighting outside Greenlands Labour Club in Ribbleton,
Officers were called at just before 1.30am on the December 3 to reports that a large group of people were fighting outside Greenlands Labour Club in Ribbleton,

Officers were called at just before 1.30am on December 3 to reports that a large group of people were fighting outside Greenlands Labour Club in Ribbleton, Preston.

Police say a 22-year-old-man was stabbed and suffered a number of injuries. He was taken to Royal Preston Hospital where he was treated and later released.

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Detectives are now appealing for information as they continue to search for the weapon.

Detective Sergeant Katie Clancy of Preston CID, said: “We’re appealing for anyone who was at the Greenlands Labour Club at the time of this incident, and who saw or heard anything, to come forward immediately.

"This was a nasty incident and we believe that others may have been injured too.”

Anyone with information can contact Preston CID on (01772) 209754 quoting log number 0090 of December 3 2017.

Alternatively you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org.