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Market Harborough Stabbing: Man Critical
6 Jul
Summary
- A man in his 20s is critically injured after a stabbing.
- A second man sustained significant cuts to his hand and arm.
- A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
A man in his 20s is in critical condition in hospital following a stabbing incident in Market Harborough. Leicestershire Police were called to Shropshire Close just before 23:30 BST on Sunday, July 5th, 2026, after the discovery of the victim with a stab wound.
Shortly before 03:30 BST on Monday, July 6th, 2026, another man in his 20s approached officers reporting significant cuts to his hand and arm. His injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Following initial investigations, a 21-year-old man was apprehended on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. Police believe the two incidents are connected and have established a cordon between Shropshire Close and Orchard Street. Detectives are appealing for witnesses who were in the area or saw anything suspicious to come forward, requesting any mobile phone, doorbell, CCTV, or dashcam footage.
Officers are particularly interested in information from individuals in the area during the early hours of Monday morning, or anyone who may have captured relevant footage.
