Neighbours on their way to work were greeted by a police scene following a stabbing in the early hours.
Merseyside Police were called to Southworth Road in Newton-le-Willows at around 4.15am, on Friday, April 14 to reports a man had been stabbed. Paramedics also attended and took a man, in his 30s, to hospital for treatment. An emergency worker was also assaulted at the scene.
Those living nearby reported large numbers of officers close to a petrol station just off Southworth Road at around 10am.
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One woman told the ECHO: "I left for work early this morning and the road was filled with police, and a house opposite the petrol station was all taped off. I hope anyone involved was okay."
Police have now arrested a 43-year-old woman on suspicion of Section 18 wounding and assault by beating an emergency worker. She remains in police custody to be questioned.
Another neighbour said: "It was really shocking to see to be honest, because it is usually such a nice area around here and there's never much trouble- especially not to that extent."
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "A 43-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding following a stabbing in Newton-le-Willows in the early hours of this morning, Friday 14 April. At around 4.15am we received a report that a man in his 30s has been stabbed on Southworth Road.
"He was taken to hospital and is being treated for his injuries which are not believed to be life threatening. A 43-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding and assault by beating an emergency worker.
"She is still in police custody to be questioned. We are in the early stages of investigating the incident and our enquiries are ongoing.
"If you have any information, contact our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with any further information, quoting 23000315070."
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