Man and woman arrested after stabbing in Leominster

Two people have been arrested following a stabbing in Leominster last night.

Emergency services were called to Ridgemoor Road at 8.10pm on Saturday.

The victim sustained stab wounds to their abdomen and was transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham by ambulance.

A man, aged 43, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a woman, aged 40, has been arrested for assisting an offender. Both remain in custody.

There is a police presence in the area whilst investigations continue. 

​Supt Edd Williams said: “We understand that incidents of this nature, and a large police presence, can be concerning for the public. I would like to reassure residents that we believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the wider community.”