Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Brierfield stabbing
A teenage girl was taken to hospital after suffering a stab wound to her neck in Brierfield.
Police were called to Wood Street at 3.06pm on Friday following reports of a stabbing. It was reported that a 17-year-old girl had been assaulted and sustained a stab injury to her neck.
Officers attended the scene and a 30-year-old man from Brierfield was arrested shortly afterwards on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody.
The girl was taken to hospital for treatment. Police said that while the incident was serious, her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "The girl was taken to hospital for treatment. This was a serious incident but thankfully her injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing and she has been communicating with our officers and medical staff.
"We know that this will cause alarm in the local community and extra patrols will be in the area over the weekend to provide reassurance."
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV or doorbell footage from the area, or has information, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log 0836 of June 12.