Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in mass brawl outside pub
09.06.2024 - 15:11
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man was stabbed during a mass brawl outside a pub. Officers were called to reports of a group of people fighting outside the Railway Tavern in Rawtenstall yesterday afternoon.
Lancashire Police said it is believed at least one of those fighting was armed with a knife. A 24-year-old man suffered a suspected stab wound. He was rushed to hospital, and his condition is said to be non life-threatening.
In a statement, Lancashire Police said: "We’re appealing for information and witnesses after a serious assault in Rawtenstall. We were called at around 1:25pm yesterday (June 8) to a report of a group of people fighting outside the Railway Tavern on Bury Road in Rawtenstall.
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"It was reported that at least one of those people had a knife. A 24-year-old man was taken to hospital with abdominal injuries, and a suspected stab wound to the neck. Thankfully, his injuries are not thought to be life threatening."
Det Insp Lisa Craddock, of Lancashire Police's East CID said: “A man has suffered some serious injuries as a result of this incident, and we are working to find who is responsible. An investigation has begun, and we’re appealing for any information or footage that may assist our enquiries.
“We know that this may be concerning to hear about, and we want to reassure you that we believe this to be an isolated incident, and there isn’t thought to be any further risk to members of the public. We want you to feel safe in your community, you may see an increase in police officers in the area over the coming days, either carrying out enquiries, or as increased reassurance patrols.
"If you have any concerns, don’t