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Friday, December 9, 2016

Queensferry,North Wales - Witnesses report 'stabbing' at Queensferry Costcutter

Up to 10 police cars arrived at the shop where witnesses say a man was rushed to hospital

Witness at the scene

Another man said
There were about 10 police cars here at first and it was awful.

No confirmation on stabbing

North Wales Police unable to confirm if a man was stabbed during the incident. Witnesses claimed there had been a stabbing and saw a man covered in blood.

Police confirm they are investigating a robbery

A North Wales Police spokesman said: “North Wales Police are investigating an incident of a robbery at a store on Station Road Queensferry. The incident happened at approximately 6.30pm on the 8th of December 2016. Police are appealing for witnesses who may have been in the vicinity of Station Road and the surrounding area between 6-7pm who have may have seen anything suspicious. North Wales Police have one male person in custody who is helping with our inquiries and inquiries are continuing. If anyone has any information or has witnessed anything that is suspicious, please contact the police on 101 or contact Mold CID.”
Police at incident in Queensferry
Police at incident in Queensferry (Photo: Sarah Hodgson)

Neighbour tells of concern

A woman who lived nearby said
“The police came and knocked on the door and they were looking for CCTV that they could have. The man was rushed away in the ambulance, I hope he is okay.”
Costcutter in Queensferry
Costcutter in Queensferry (Photo: Sarah Hodgson)

Crime scene investigators near Costcutters

Forensic investigations were underway earlier following the incident.
Police at incident in Queensferry
Police at incident in Queensferry (Photo: Sarah Hodgson)

Witness sees aftermath

One witness said:
“We were in KFC at the time so didn’t see it happening but we saw the aftermath. There was an older looking guy who looked to be losing a lot of blood. He had a white jumper on and was holding his neck. I’m not sure if it happened in or outside Costcutters but there is a heavy police presence and they officers took the injured man back into the shop and closed the shutters. There was lots of shouting and arm waving and the man was covered in blood, holding his neck. There were a few people outside Costcutters after it and lots of flashing lights and sirens.

Queensferry incident update

It is not yet known whether the attacker or attackers have been apprehended by the police

More photos from the scene

Unclear what has happened

No information at this stage from the police what has happened. Will update if we get something.
Costcutter in Queensferry
Costcutter in Queensferry (Photo: Sarah Hodgson)

Costcutter shop damaged

Police at Queensferry Costcutter tonight

Video thumbnail, Police at Queensferry Costcutter

Crime scene investigators at Queensferry incident

Witness claims man left covered in blood

Reports a man was stabbed

Our reporter Sarah Hodgson is at the scene where a witness claims a man was stabbed.http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-witnesses-report-stabbing-queensferry-12295265

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