Armed police race to Lancashire street after man stabbed in neck

NewsUK NewsLancashirePolice were called to the scene on Wednesday afternoon11:41, 06 Aug 2026Armed police raced to a street in Lancashire yesterday evening after receiving reports of a stabbing near a pub.Officers attended Queen Street, Great Harwood, Lancashire, at around 6.12pm on Wednesday (August 5) following reports of a stabbing. Images shared on social media appeared to show a large emergency services presence outside The Plough pub, Lancs Live reports.Lancashire Police said they found a man in his 30s had suffered a stab injury to his neck. An air ambulance was seen landing nearby and the victim was taken to hospital for treatment, but has since been discharged.Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterPolice confirmed that an investigation