Man arrested after stabbing in North Lincolnshire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 10:41 · Archive

A 40-year-old man was stabbed in the chest in Keadby, near Scunthorpe, on Tuesday evening.

A 40-year-old man was stabbed in the chest during an altercation outside a property on George Street in Keadby, near Scunthorpe, on Tuesday shortly after 17:00. He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and remains in a life-threatening condition.

A 25-year-old man, Declan Clarke of George Street, Keadby, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He has since been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife. GrimsbyLive reports that Clarke was remanded into custody to appear at Grimsby Magistrates' Court on Thursday morning.

Humberside Police said officers believe the incident is isolated and involved two people known to each other. Detective Chief Inspector Jon Cross said: 'I understand an incident of this nature will be concerning for the local community; however, I want to offer my reassurance that we take reports of this nature very seriously.' A scene guard remained in place while detectives carried out their investigation.

How it is being reported

• Man, 25, charged with attempted murder after stabbingA 40-year-old man was left in a life-threatening conditionGrimsbyLive · 5 Nov, 10:07
• Attempted murder arrest after man stabbedA 40-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, Humberside Police says.BBC Lincolnshire · 4 Nov, 09:03

In this story: Humberside Police · Keadby · Scunthorpe · Declan Clarke · Grimsby Magistrates' Court

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