A man was rushed to hospital in the early hours of the morning after being stabbed.
Police were called to reports that a man had been found injured on Kendrick Street, Warrington at 12.15am on Monday (June 13). Officers attended the scene, near the Town Hall, and found a 36-year-old man, who had suffered a puncture wound to his thigh, reports CheshireLive.
An investigation was launched and a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault - causing grievous bodily harm with intent. A cordon remained in place at Warrington Town Hall car park during the afternoon.
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A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: "At around 12.15am on Monday, June 13 police were contacted by ambulance to reports that a man had been found injured on Kendrick Street. Officers attended the scene and found that a 36-year-old local man had sustained a puncture wound to his thigh.
“He has since been taken to hospital. Enquiries in relation to how the man sustained the injury are ongoing. As part of the investigation, a 36-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the constabulary on 101, quoting incident number IML1291658, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
