A 21-year-old woman has been arrested after a man in his 20s was stabbed in a domestic assault incident in Parr on Thursday, February 6. Police responded to reports of the stabbing at 8.45pm on Broad Oak Road, where they found the man with stab wounds. The victim was rushed to the hospital and is currently in stable condition, according to police. The woman was detained shortly after the incident and taken into custody on suspicion of wounding intent.
The scene on Broad Oak Road was cordoned off by officers, causing a road closure in the area. However, the police presence has since been lifted as the investigation continues. Detective Inspector Yoseph Al-Ramadhan emphasized the seriousness of the case, urging anyone with information to come forward. He assured victims of domestic abuse that specially trained officers would provide support throughout the process, emphasizing the importance of reporting such incidents promptly.
Ongoing Investigation
Al-Ramadhan stated, “Our investigation is ongoing and the woman will be interviewed in due course. If you saw or heard anything or hold any information, please come forward as this may prove vital.” He highlighted the priority of protecting victims and their children in emergency situations, emphasizing the police’s commitment to taking swift and necessary action to ensure their safety.
Reporting Incidents
The police provided various methods for reporting incidents of domestic abuse, including online submissions, calling 101, or visiting a local police station. They also offered accessibility options for individuals with hearing or speech impairments, such as using the textphone service or the emergency SMS service. The importance of seeking help and speaking out against abuse was underscored as part of the community’s collective responsibility to ensure safety and support for vulnerable individuals.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use police’s textphone service 18000 or text us on 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergency SMS service. Other ways to report: online, by calling 101 (If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service on 18001 101), in the safety of your local police station (if you require a translator, we can provide someone initially by phone and later in person).
