Milton Keynes man released by police after being arrested following stabbing incident

A Milton Keynes man who was arrested this morning by police investigating a stabbing in Northampton has been eliminated from enquiries.
The scene taped off by policeThe scene taped off by police
The scene taped off by police

Police investigations continue this afternoon after a young man staggered into a shop in Wellingborough Road, Northampton, at around 7.30pm yesterday (Tuesday) bleeding after being stabbed multiple times in the leg.

A 999 call was made from the shop to help the man who is in his early 20s.

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He was taken to Northampton General Hospital in a serious condition but his condition was confirmed as stable this morning.

A 54-year-old man from Milton Keynes was arrested in connection with the incident but has since been released.

A spokeswoman for Northamptonshire Police said: "He has been eliminated from enquiries."

Investigations continue and there will be a high police presence in the area around Wellingborough Road and Stimpson Avenue.

A house remains taped off in Stimpson Avenue this morning.