West Mercia Police have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident where a person was stabbed in Leominster on Saturday.

A significant police presence has been in place since the incident but police are reassuring residents by telling them that they believe that it is an isolated incident.

A statement from West Mercia Police said:

Police responded to a report of a stabbing that occurred on Ridgemoor Road in Leominster at 8.10pm yesterday (5 March).

The victim sustained stab wounds to their abdomen and was transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham by ambulance.

A man, aged 43, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a woman, aged 40, has been arrested for assisting an offender. Both remain in custody.

There is a police presence in the area whilst investigations continue. ​Supt Edd Williams said: “We understand that incidents of this nature, and a large police presence, can be concerning for the public. I would like to reassure residents that we believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the wider community.”