Hull: Man stabbed as he helped knife victim - police

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Two men were stabbed in Linnaeus Street, Hull, on Monday, police say

A man was stabbed after going to the aid of another knife attack victim in Hull, police have said.

Both incidents happened at about 21:15 GMT on Monday in Linnaeus Street.

Humberside Police said the first victim was attacked during an altercation in the street, then, when a passer-by intervened, the second man was also stabbed before the assailant ran off.

A 19-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident remains in police custody.

The force said both victims were seriously injured and has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

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