Hebden Bridge: Man and woman in their 70s hospitalised with knife injuries
Two people in their 70s have been hospitalised with knife injuries after being assaulted in Hebden Bridge.
Police were called to an address in Stubbing Drive this morning (January 27) and a man and a woman were taken to hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent at the scene. He was also taken to hospital for treatment on an injury not considered life-threatening.
Police have confirmed the incident is being treated as domestic-related and are not seeking anyone else.
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A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “At 10.28am today (January 27), police were called to an address in Stubbing Drive, Hebden Bridge, where two people had been assaulted.
“A man and woman, aged in their seventies, were taken to hospital for treatment to knife injuries that were not life threatening.
“A 51-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of wounding with intent. He was also taken to hospital for treatment to an injury that was not life threatening.
“The incident is being treated as domestic related and police are not seeking anyone else in connection with the matter.”