Attempted murder arrest after man in 80s stabbed
Police have described it as an isolated incident
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A man in his 80s has suffered serious injuries in a stabbing in Derby.
Police have confirmed they arrested a man in his 50s after being called to reports of a pensioner being assaulted in Whitecross Gardens, off Kedleston Road, at 14:40 BST on Saturday.
He had suffered stab wounds and was taken to hospital, where he remains.
A spokesperson for Derbyshire Police confirmed a man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.
The spokesperson added: "We are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and it is understood to be an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public."
Anybody with information is asked to contact police.
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