Hinckley: Arrests after woman stabbed in chest at house

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The victim, in her 40s, was found with a stab wound at a house in Tame Way in the early hours of Monday

A woman has been stabbed in the chest at a house in Leicestershire.

Police were called following a report of a man with a knife attempting to gain entry to a property in Tame Way, Hinckley, at 02:15 GMT on Monday.

Leicestershire Police said the victim, in her 40s, was found hurt and taken to hospital where she remains, adding her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

Two men, aged 31 and 34, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

The 31-year-old remains in custody, while the 34-year-old has been released under investigation.

Police believe those involved are known to each other and are not looking for anyone else in connection with the attack.

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