September 25, 2019 9.44 am This story is over 54 months old

Man arrested for attempted murder after Lincoln stabbing

A knife was recovered during an underwater search

A man in his 50s was arrested for attempted murder after another male was stabbed with a knife in the Sincil Bank area of Lincoln on Tuesday evening.

As previously reported, police and ambulance crews were called to Knight Place shortly before 5pm on September 24.

A man in his 40s had a serious stabbing injury and was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre at Nottingham.

Police have since revealed that the victim was stabbed with a knife, which was later recovered during an underwater search carried out at the drain in Altham Terrace.

Underwater search teams closed off an area near Altham Terrace in connection with the Sincil Bank incident. Photo from reader Thomas Bolton

As pictured, police closed off the area around the drain near Altham Terrace to search for the weapon.

A man in his 50s was arrested for attempted murder and taken to Lincoln police station for questioning.

He remains in police custody at the time of writing.

The investigation continues and Lincolnshire Police are urging anyone who saw anything suspicious to call them on 101 or email [email protected] quoting incident number 349 of September 24.

It can also be reported through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online here.