Man charged over stabbing of probation officer

Police have arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a probation officer was stabbed at work.

Lancashire Police said a woman in her 30s was treated for stab wounds in hospital following the attack at The Pavilions in Ashton, Preston, at 14:30 BST on Tuesday.

Ryan Gee, 35 and of no fixed address, is due before Preston Magistrates' Court, accused of attempted murder, threatening a person with an offensive weapon/bladed article in a private place, two counts of possessing a knife blade in a public place, possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and false imprisonment.

A police spokesman said the injured woman was in a stable condition in hospital.