Man arrested after stabbing in park

A man has been arrested after being stabbed in a Grimsby park.

Police said a man was stabbed in the side and back shortly before 9.15pm BST on Sunday, in the Duke of York Gardens area, near Richard Street.

He was taken to hospital where he was treated for his injuries, which police initially believed were life-threatening.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

Inspector Gary Johnson, of Humberside Police, said officers believed it was an isolated incident “between individuals who knew each other”.

“A stage guard was in place at Boulevard Park, and although this has now been lifted, local residents can expect [see] an increase in police presence in the area,” he said.

“I would encourage anyone with information or anyone with concerns to come forward and speak to us.”

He appealed for anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage captured at the time of the incident to contact the force.

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