Girl, 17, is stabbed in the neck on residential street: Armed police arrest man, 30, on suspicion of attempted murder

By FRANCINE WOLFISZ, NEWS REPORTER Published: 23:21, 12 June 2026 | Updated: 23:29, 12 June 2026 A teenage girl was stabbed in the neck during a shocking daylight attack in the street. Armed officers from Lancashire Police swiftly arrived at the scene in Brierfield, near Nelson shortly after 3pm on Friday. They discovered a 17-year-old girl had been stabbed in the back of the neck. A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody. The victim is being treated for her injuries in hospital.   A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: 'We were called at 3.06pm today to Wood Street, Brierfield, to a report of stabbing. 'It was reported that a 17-year-old girl had been assaulted and suffered a stab injury to her neck. 'We know that this will cause alarm in the local community and extra patrols will be in the area this evening to provide reassurance.' The force has urged anyone with information to come forward by calling 101, quoting log 0836 of 12 June. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.