Man rushed to hospital with neck wound after suspected stabbing in Wakefield - 41-year-old arrested

Police remain at the scene

Police have arrested a man following a suspected stabbing in Wakefield on Friday morning.

Just after 8am this morning, police and paramedics were called to reports of a stabbing inside a property on Albion Street.

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A scene remains in place on Albion Street. | Archive

At the scene, they found a man in his 50s with a wound to the neck.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment of his injury.

After a short investigation, police arrested a 41-year-old on Kirkgate on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent.

A scene remains in place on Albion Street while enquiries continue.

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