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Stabbing Incident on Canal Street, Nottingham
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Stabbing Incident in Nottingham City Centre
Emergency services were dispatched to Canal Street in Nottingham city centre at 16:53 BST on Friday after reports that a man had been stabbed. Police confirmed the victim was taken to hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. The assault occurred in a busy pedestrian area that includes the stretch between Carrington Street and the entrance to Broadmarsh car park, as well as the pavement outside Nottingham Crown Court down to Trent Street.
Police Cordons and Investigation
Following the attack, officers established two separate police cordons. The first cordon sealed off the aforementioned section of Canal Street, while a second cordon was set up outside Loxley House, the headquarters of Nottingham City Council. The cordons were intended to preserve the scene for forensic examination and to facilitate the gathering of evidence. Police have appealed to the public for any witnesses or individuals who may have captured footage of the incident, urging them to contact the force without delay.
Official Statement
Chief Inspector Craig Berry, speaking on behalf of Nottinghamshire Police, emphasized the likelihood of witnesses given the location’s high foot traffic. He reiterated the force’s request for prompt information from anyone who may have observed the assault or recorded it on personal devices.
Verbatim Quote
“This assault took place in a busy location and we believe there may be witnesses or people with recorded footage of the incident.” — Ch Insp Craig Berry