POLICE have questioned a man following a stabbing in Blackburn town centre in the early hours of Saturday.

Twenty-year-old James Wrigley was stabbed after two groups of youths clashed outside the Never Never Land nightclub in Market Street Lane.

Police said the stab victim needed surgery after receiving three wounds to his back and stomach.

He was treated at Blackburn Royal Infirmary, where his condition was described as satisfactory.

Anybody with information should call Blackburn Police on 01254 51212.

One man was arrested on Sunday and released on police bail after being questioned by Blackburn detectives.

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