Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing outside Burnley social club

A man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed multiple times in an attack outside a Burnley social club.
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Police rushed to Green Street Sports and Social Club following reports of a "disturbance" at around 6pm yesterday (October 4).

A man was found with multiple stab wounds when officers arrived at the scene.

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He was rushed to hospital where he remains in a "serious condition", according to police.

A man was rushed to hospital following a stabbing outside Green Street Sports and Social Club. (Credit: Google)A man was rushed to hospital following a stabbing outside Green Street Sports and Social Club. (Credit: Google)
A man was rushed to hospital following a stabbing outside Green Street Sports and Social Club. (Credit: Google)

Officers have now confirmed a 41-year-old man was arrested at a nearby address on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody for questioning.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "We were called at around 6pm yesterday (Sunday, October 4) to reports of a disturbance outside the Green Street Sports and Social Club in Burnley.

"A 41-year-old man was arrested at a nearby address on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody."

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that may help police has been urged to call 101, quoting log number 1136 of October 4.