Edwalton: Arrest on suspicion of attempted murder after man ‘repeatedly stabbed’ at Edwalton Fields house

A man has been arrested following a stabbing at a house in Edwalton.

Officers were called to an address in Wheatcroft Drive, Edwalton, at 12.45am today (29 May) after reports a man had been repeatedly stabbed.

The victim was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
Following inquiries, a 37-year-old man was arrested at an address in Nottingham on suspicion of attempted murder.

He remains in custody for questioning.

@westbridgfordwirenews A man has been arrested following a stabbing at a house. Officers were called to an address in Wheatcroft Drive, Edwalton, at 12.45am today (29 May) after reports a man had been repeatedly stabbed. The victim was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. Following inquiries, a 37-year-old man was arrested at an address in Nottingham on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody for questioning. Detective Inspector Simon Harrison, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “I understand how concerning an incident like this can be for the community. We take reports such as this extremely seriously and an arrest was made a short time after the incident. “Officers have already begun conducting door to door inquiries and our investigation into what happened is well underway. “We believe that this was a targeted incident and that those involved were known to each other. As such, we do not believe there is a wider threat to the community. “There will be a large police presence in the area as we work to establish the full circumstances of what happened, and I would encourage anyone who is concerned to speak to one of our officers. “I would also urge anyone who saw this incident to come forward and help us with our investigation.” Anyone who has information should call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 25 of 29 May. Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. . #edwalton #nottingham #nottinghamshire #westbridgford #notts #nottinghamnews #fyp #foryoupage #crimescene #CapCut ♬ original sound – West Bridgford Wire News

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Detective Inspector Simon Harrison, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“I understand how concerning an incident like this can be for the community. We take reports such as this extremely seriously and an arrest was made a short time after the incident.

“Officers have already begun conducting door to door inquiries and our investigation into what happened is well underway.

“We believe that this was a targeted incident and that those involved were known to each other. As such, we do not believe there is a wider threat to the community.

“There will be a large police presence in the area as we work to establish the full circumstances of what happened, and I would encourage anyone who is concerned to speak to one of our officers.

“I would also urge anyone who saw this incident to come forward and help us with our investigation.”
Anyone who has information should call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 25 of 29 May. Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.