Attempted murder arrest after two stabbed in linked knife attacks

Police said the woman was stabbed in Goodheart Way, at the junction with Stackyard Close

A woman and man have been stabbed in two knife attacks being linked by police in Leicestershire.

Police said the 61-year-old woman was left with life-changing injuries after being stabbed multiple times in Thorpe Astley at about 09:10 GMT on Monday.

The force said the 64-year-old man was stabbed about half a mile (0.8km) away 20 minutes later, but his injuries are not thought to be as serious.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

The man was stabbed in Meadwell Road about 20 minutes later

The woman was stabbed in Goodheart Way, at the junction with Stackyard Close, and the man was then stabbed in Meadwell Road, Braunstone, at about 09:30.

Both the man and woman were taken to hospital, and the suspect was arrested nearby.

The scenes have been cordoned off to allow officers to carry out inquiries.

Leicestershire Police said the two incidents were being linked and appealed for witnesses to contact them.

Det Insp Emma Matts said: "We are supporting the victims and their families through this difficult time.

"We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information about the circumstances leading up to it.

"Anyone who was driving in the area and may have captured any part of the incidents on their in-car video recording equipment or on their video recording equipment at home is asked to get in touch."