Man stabbed in neck in East Goscote attack

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Lilac Way, East GoscoteImage source, Google
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The road is a cul-de-sac on the outskirts of the village

A man has life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in the neck in Leicestershire.

The 35-year-old was attacked in Lilac Way in East Goscote just before 19:00 BST on Sunday.

He remains in hospital in a critical condition, police said. No-one has been arrested.

A force spokeswoman could not confirm speculation that the victim, who was out with his dog, was attacked by another dog walker.

The area remains cordoned off while officers investigate.

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