Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Thurs, 2nd May, 2024 at 19:20hrs
Two men have this evening been charged after a stabbing in a Preston street early yesterday morning, Wednesday 1st May.
Lancashire Police said, “Two people have been charged after a man was attacked in Preston.
We were called at shortly after 6am yesterday (Wednesday, May 1) to a report of men fighting in the Ashford Road area.
Officers attended and a man, 37, was taken to hospital with stab wounds. He remains in hospital being treated for his injuries which are serious but thankfully not life threatening.
Two men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and after consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service they have been charged.
Daniel Herd, 28, of Lansdown Hill, Preston is charged with Section 18 wounding, possession of a blade and possession of an offensive weapon,
Richard Dimelow, 31, of Blackpool Road, Preston, is charged with Section 18 wounding and possession of a blade.
They will appear at Preston Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Friday May 3)
Anyone with information about the assault should call us on 101 quoting log 229 of May 1.
Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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