Two taken to hospital after Coalville stabbings

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Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward

Two men were taken to hospital after being stabbed in a Leicestershire town.

Police and paramedics were called to Long Lane, Coalville, just after 20:30 BST on Monday.

Leicestershire Police said both men were in their 20s. One man has now been discharged from hospital but the other is in a serious but stable condition.

No arrests have been made. Officers have appealed for any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage to come forward.

Det Insp Esther Scott said: "This incident happened in the street, while it was light. There are likely to have been a number of people walking and driving in the area.

"If you were in the area of Long Lane and Broom Leys Road - between 8-9pm, and have any information regarding the incident, please come forward."

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