Woman in critical condition after being stabbed in Melton street
A woman is in a critical condition after being stabbed in a Melton residential area yesterday evening (Monday).
Police they were called to reports of a youth and a woman being involved in a fight outside a property in Discovery Drive, off Scalford Road.
Officers attended alongside colleagues from the East Midlands Ambulance Service and on arrival found that the woman – who is in her 20s – had suffered serious injuries.
She was taken to hospital for treatment and remains in a critical condition.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the incident, which was reported at 6.30pm, and he remains in custody.
Det Insp Jim Heggs said: “The investigation is very much in its early stages.
“However, I would ask anyone who saw what happened or has information that could help to come forward. I would particularly urge anyone with mobile phone, doorbell or dashcam footage to contact police.”
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