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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Thomas George

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following stabbing outside PureGym

A man from Wigan has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing outside a gym.

Police were called to the incident outside PureGym in Northwich shortly after 7pm on September 23.

A 20-year-old man from Winsford had been stabbed, officers said.

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Members of staff carried out first aid on the man before he was taken to Aintree hospital for treatment.

He is now recovering at home.

Officers have now arrested a 47-year-old man from Wigan on suspicion of attempted murder.

He is currently being questioned by officers in custody.

A scene was in place outside the gym in Leicester Street following the incident.

Detectives from Cheshire Constabulary said they believed it to be a 'targeted attack' and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

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