Arrests after confrontation with police following knife attack

Armed police were involved in a lengthy standoff at a property in Lincoln after a man was found with knife wounds.

Officers were called to a residence on Ellison Street, Bracebridge, at 3.47pm BST on Friday where they found a man with life-threatening injuries.

Two women, aged 27 and 37, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.

A third suspect, a 34-year-old man, was also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at 04:15 BST this morning following negotiations with specially trained officers.

Lincolnshire Police said the injured man remained in a critical condition.

The road remains closed as officers continue their investigation.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with footage or information about the incident to contact them.

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