Man charged after police investigate stabbing in Lancaster city centre

An area of Cheapside and Church Street was cordoned off on Thursday evening after the incident

A man has appeared in court after investigations into a stabbing in Lancaster city centre.

Shane Robert, 27, of no fixed abode, has been charged with Section 18 wounding, affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

He appeared before Blackpool Magistrates Court this morning and was remanded back into custody to appear at the crown court at a later date.

Police were called to Cheapside in Lancaster just before 9pm on February 2 following reports a man in his 30s had received injuries to his neck and hand.

He was taken to hospital. His injuries were not life threatening.

If you witnessed this incident or have any information to offer, please contact DS Rachel Crossley at Lancaster CID.

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