Baslow stabbing: Man arrested for attempted murder after woman stabbed

A man has been arrested in Cheshire after a woman was stabbed at a house in a Peak District village. Officers were called out to a property on Wheatlands Lane in Baslow, Derbyshire, at 2pm today (February 15) following reports a woman had been stabbed.

The woman, aged in her 50s, was taken to hospital. She is currently being treated for her injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening, according to Derbyshire Police.

Shortly before 5.20pm, officers from Cheshire Police stopped a vehicle just outside Northwich, more than 40 miles from the scene of the stabbing. Police arrested a man, also in his 50s, on suspicion of attempted murder.

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The man remains in police custody this evening (Thursday). Derbyshire Police says the suspect and victim are known to one another and there is no wider risk to the public.

A force spokesperson added: "We are keen to speak to anyone who may be able to help with our investigation." Anyone with information about the incident can contact Derbyshire Police, using reference 24*095085.

The force can be contacted online, by calling 101, or on Facebook or X (formerly Twitter). Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.