A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were stabbed in Weston-super-Mare.
The incident happened in Baildon Road, Weston, and was reported to police at around 6.20am on Monday morning (September 22).
Officers said a man in his late 30s was arrested and remains in police custody.
“Two people, aged in their 30s, suffered stab wounds in the incident and remain in a serious but stable condition in hospital,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.
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“Increased patrols are taking place in the area following the incident, and residents are invited to speak to officers about any concerns they may have.
“We understand some members of the community will be concerned about the events of the last 24 hours, but those involved are known to each other and we do not believe there to be any wider threat to the public.”
Anyone with information, CCTV, or doorbell or dashcam footage in the moments building up to or immediately after the incident, is being urged to call police on 101, quoting reference number 5225266293.
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