Two men stabbed as police called to ‘reports of violence’ in Littleport

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Two men were stabbed amid reports of violence in a Cambridgeshire town on Monday, May 18. Cambridgeshire Police were called at 7.51pm to reports of violence in Wisbech Road in Littleport.

Officers and paramedics attended and two men were treated for stab wounds. Cambridgeshire Police confirmed that the injuries are not life threatening. One man remains in hospital with serious injuries.

Two men, a 20-year-old from King’s Lynn and a 21-year-old from Ely, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They are in custody at Parkside Police Station.

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: “We were called at 7.51pm yesterday (18 May) to reports of violence in Wisbech Road, Littleport. Officers and paramedics attended and two men were treated for stab wounds that are not life threatening.

“Two men, a 20-year-old from King’s Lynn and a 21-year-old from Ely, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and are in custody at Parkside Police Station.”

They added: “We understand this will have caused concern locally, however we would like to reassure the community that this was an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the public. There will be an increased police presence in the area today to provide reassurance.”