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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after 17-year-old girl stabbed in neck

Police arrested a 30-year-old man after the girl was taken to hospital, and officers said her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

  • On Friday, armed police responded to Wood Street in Brierfield, Lancashire, after a 17-year-old girl suffered a stab wound to her neck; a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
  • Armed officers established a large cordon across the residential street following the attack, securing the scene as Lancashire Police confirmed multiple emergency responders attended the incident shortly after 3pm.
  • The girl received hospital treatment for her injuries, which Lancashire Police stated are "not life-threatening or life-changing," and she has remained in communication with medical staff.
  • To provide reassurance to the local community, extra patrols will remain in Brierfield over the weekend, a measure Lancashire Police said addresses alarm caused by the serious incident.
  • Police urged anyone who witnessed the stabbing or possesses CCTV or doorbell footage to contact them on 101, quoting log 0836 of June 12 to assist the ongoing inquiry.
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The victim is out of danger. She has now left the hospital to go home, reports the local police.

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Azteca Jalisco broke the news on Friday, June 12, 2026.
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