More arrests over Eyres Monsell stabbing
The 18-year-old man and the 25-year-old woman remain in police custody while the other three suspects have been released on police bail while investigations continue.A spokesperson for the police said the injured man had made his way to Lawford Road following the stabbing and was taken to hospital, where he remained in a stable condition. The man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. Police said the suspects and the man were known to each other.The force added house-to-house inquiries were under way and a "thorough examination" of the scene had been carried out. "We believe the stabbing happened shortly before 9.15pm," Det Sgt Adrian Davies said."It was still light at that time and with the weather being very warm there were probably quite a few people who were in the area or in their gardens."If you saw something or heard something that might help with our investigation, please contact us."
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