Man and woman arrested after suspected stabbing

A man and a woman have been arrested after a suspected stabbing in Scunthorpe.

Humberside Police said it received a report at 22:10 GMT on Friday of an altercation between two men outside a property in Sheffield Street.

A 32-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries to his back, the force said. A 32-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and both remain in police custody.

Det Insp Jayne Coutts said: "I'd like to reassure residents that as part of our inquiries carried out so far, we believe this incident to be between people known to each other."

Ms Coutts said a scene guard was in place to allow officers to carry out investigations in the area and she appealed for anyone with information or CCTV footage to get in touch.

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