Wounding in Flint

Two men were arrested during the early hours of yesterday morning (Sunday, 8th November) following a stabbing incident in Flint.

At 00:31 police officers came across a disturbance which had occurred on Sydney Street, whereby two men had been found with injuries.

An ambulance was called and both men – a 27 and 28-year-old were taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital.

The men who were arrested – a 25 and a 19-year-old, were both arrested on suspicion of assault.

The 19-year-old remains in police custody at this time and the 25-year-old has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

The 27-year-old who was taken to hospital with serious chest injuries remains in hospital at this time. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The 28-year-old was released from hospital after being treated for arm and back injuries.

All four men live in the Flint area.

Police are appealing for anybody who may have information regarding the incident, or anybody who was in the vicinity of Sydney Street during the early hours of yesterday morning, to contact officers at Mold CID on 101, or 0845 607 1001 (Welsh line) 0845 607 1002 (English line) or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Alternatively send a text message to 66767 or email – northwalespolice@north-wales.police.uk