A man is in critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in the arm and hit in the head.
Shortly before 1pm on Monday, July 26, a 44 year old man was reportedly stabbed in the arm with a knife and hit in the head at an address on Walthall Street, Crewe.
He was taken to Leighton Hospital where he is currently described as being in a critical but stable condition.
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A 27 year old woman was arrested on suspicion of assault and is currently in custody waiting to be questioned.
Enquiries are ongoing and officers are appealing for witnesses.
Detective inspector Ian Robinson said: “This was a serious attack that has left a man in hospital and at this stage I believe it to be targeted.
“This afternoon we have been conducting numerous enquiries in the area and are appealing to anyone who may have information or seen the assault take place to please get in touch.
“I would also appeal to anyone who may have CCTV or dash cam footage that they think could assist with our investigation to contact us.
“There will be local officers patrolling the area to provide reassurance to those in the community and if you have any concerns or information please do speak to them.”
If you have information that can assist police with their enquiries contact Cheshire Constabulary on 101 quoting IML 1046893.
Information can also be provided anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.
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