THE man who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing has been released on bail.

Police and paramedics including the air ambulance were called to Hereford Road in Blackburn at around 4.30pm on Wednesday following reports of a stabbing.

Officers attended and a 35-year-old man was taken to hospital with minor stab wounds and has since been discharged.

A 25-year-old man from Blackburn was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but has now been bailed until June 30.

Enquiries are on-going.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 0979 of June 3.