Police manhunt underway after two people hospitalised in Blackpool town centre stabbing
“An investigation is underway and enquiries are ongoing to locate the suspect.”
A manhunt is underway after two people were stabbed in Blackpool town centre this morning.
Blackpool Police were called to reports of a stabbing incident in Talbot Road where a male had stabbed a man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s.
They have now launched a major investigation and enquiries are ongoing to locate the suspect.
A spokesperson for the force said: “At 7:28am today (Thursday 22nd October) we were called to reports of a stabbing on Talbot Road, Blackpool.
“It was reported that a male stabbed a man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s.
“Officers, including armed officers, attended to find a man with stab injuries to his knee, wrist and thigh while the woman suffered a stab wound to her thigh.
“They have both been taken to hospital where they remain at this time.
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“An investigation is underway and enquiries are ongoing to locate the suspect.”
If you witnessed this incident, have any CCTV/doorbell/dashcam footage, or if you feel you can help police in any way, please call 101 quoting log 190 of October 22.