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Two men stabbed in Blackpool town centre

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Aftermath footage from the scene of a knife attack in Blackpool in filmed earlier today (March 14).

Video shows blood-stained items on the pavement and first responders on the scene, at Dickson Road, not far from Blackpool's famed promenade.

In a statement, Blackpool Police said: "We have launched an investigation after two people were stabbed in Blackpool today.

"Police were called around 1.05pm following reports of an assault close to the Wilko store in the Dickson Road area.

"A 24-year-old man had been stabbed in the back suffering minor injuries.

"Around 2.05pm police received a further report of a second man, aged in his 20s, being stabbed close to the Wilko store, suffering serious facial injuries. He has been taken by ambulance to Royal Preston Hospital for treatment.

"The 24-year-old man, injured in the first incident, was detained by police in connection with the attack. He has been taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital for treatment.

"Both incidents are believed to be linked and an investigation is underway"

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 0637 of March 14.

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