17‑year‑old girl stabbed in the neck in Brierfield, Lancashire
On 12 June 2026 at about 15:06, police were called to Wood Street in Brierfield, Lancashire, after a 17‑year‑old girl was assaulted with a stab wound to the back of her neck. Emergency services responded, and armed officers established a police cordon around the scene. The girl was taken to hospital; medical staff said her injuries were not life‑threatening or life‑changing.
A 30‑year‑old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder shortly after the incident. Lancashire Constabulary appealed for any CCTV, dash‑cam or door‑bell footage and urged witnesses to contact police. The force said additional patrols would remain in the area to reassure residents.
Local MP Oliver Ryan visited the area, expressed support for the victim and her family, and asked the public to stick to known facts and avoid sensationalism. The investigation remains ongoing.