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Tom Duffy

Man in his 20s stabbed as police cordon off path near pub

Police have cordoned off a path near a pub after a man in his 20s was stabbed.

Emergency services were called out to Carfield in Skelmersdale at around 6.30pm last night (December 1).

Police said a man had suffered "minor injuries" and was taken to hospital, reports Lancs Live.

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He has since been discharged from hospital.

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing to identify the offenders.

A path near the bridge over Digmoor Road, between The Duck pub and Brierfield, was cordoned off.

Police remain at the scene this morning . A spokesman said that "enquiries are ongoing."

A police spokesperson said: "We were called by the ambulance service at about 6.30pm to a report a man in his 20s had been stabbed on Carfield.

"He sustained minor injuries and has now been discharged from hospital.

"Enquiries ongoing to identify offenders.

"Anyone with information should call 101 quoting log 1125 of December 1 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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