Peterborough man arrested in connection with stabbings in city

Detectives investigating the stabbing of two men in Werrington last weekend have made an arrest.
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A 21-year-old man from Orton Goldhay was arrested yesterday morning (Sunday 8 November) in connection with the incident which took place in Storrington Way at about 1am on Sunday 1 November.

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The victims, men aged 18 and 21, were both stabbed multiple times but managed to get to a nearby house where first aid was given and an ambulance called.

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Both men were taken to Peterborough City Hospital where they were treated for multiple stab wounds, however they were both discharged later the same day.

The 21-year-old suspect was also arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 25-year-old man in Amberley Slope, also in Werrington, on 5 October.

Further offences of criminal damage, blackmail and fraud are also being investigated.

He has since been bailed to return to Thorpe Wood Police Station on 4 December.