Man taken to hospital after 'reports of violence' in Peterborough street

Emergency services called on Wednesday afternoon

A man has been taken to hospital after police received ‘reports of violence’ in a Peterborough street.

Emergency services were called to Wharf Road on Wednesday (May 14) afternoon.

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: “We were called at about 4pm today (14 May) with reports of violence in Wharf Road, Woodston.

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The incident happened in Wharf Road

“Emergency services have attended the scene, and a man has been taken to hospital for treatment.

“An investigation into what happened is ongoing.”

On Thursday, May 15, Cambridgeshire Police confirmed the man had been stabbed.

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The spokesperson said: “We were called at about 4pm yesterday (14 May) with reports of violence in Wharf Road, Woodston.

“Emergency services attended and a man in his 40s was taken to hospital with a stab wound. His injuries are not thought to be serious.

“A crime has been raised and an investigation into what happened is ongoing.”

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