One Person Dies in Bamber Bridge Stabbing as Police Secure Area in Lancashire
Police are investigating reports of a stabbing in the Crescent area of Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, that prompted a large emergency response and a temporary lockdown on Monday evening.
Lancashire Police confirmed they were responding to a serious incident and advised residents in parts of Bamber Bridge to remain indoors while officers carried out their work. The incident was reported at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Monday, December 29.
Witnesses described a significant police presence in the area, including armed officers, crime scene investigators, and a police helicopter operating overhead. Officers were seen on Collins Road and near Brindle Road, with a cordon established around The Crescent as the investigation began.
Emergency services responded quickly, securing the scene and restricting access to nearby streets. Residents living within the cordoned area said police officers went door to door advising people to stay inside their homes as a precaution.
Lancashire Police confirmed the incident involved a stabbing. Authorities later indicated that one person had died, though further details about the victim have not been released. Police have also not confirmed whether any suspects have been identified or arrested at this stage.
The visible police activity and helicopter presence caused concern among local residents, many of whom described the situation as highly unusual for the typically quiet neighborhood.
Police are urging the public to avoid the area while investigations continue and to follow guidance from officers at the scene. Further updates are expected as more confirmed information becomes available.
