Probation officer stabbed at work

Police say the attack was an isolated incident

A man has been arrested on suspicion of 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.

"A 35-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to cause alarm or distress and causing grievous bodily harm with intent," the force said.

It added: "This is being treated as an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the public."

A spokesman for the Ministry of Justice said: "Police are investigating an attack on a probation officer in Preston, and our thoughts are with them, their family and their colleagues."

The spokesman added: "We will not tolerate assaults on our hardworking staff and will always push for the strongest punishments against perpetrators."