Man in 80s seriously injured in stabbing

Rumeana JahangirNorth West
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The victim was found injured in Wordsworth Avenue, Padiham

A man in his 80s is in hospital after being stabbed several times in a house.

Officers were called to Wordsworth Avenue in Padiham, near Burnley, just before 08:00 BST, Lancashire Police said.

A 22-year-old man, from Padiham, was arrested a short time later on suspicion of attempted murder. He is currently in custody.

Police said he knew the victim and appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

The injured man is being treated in hospital.

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