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Man in court over stabbing pregnant mother
A mother and her baby are said to be 'in good health' in hospital after a stabbing forced a premature delivery. A man has appeared in court over the attempted murders. He will reappear at a later date.
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Man due in court over attempted murder of pregnant mother
A man is due to appear in court today charged with attempted murder and one count of attempted child destruction after a pregnant woman was stabbed at her home in Belton in North Lincolnshire.
The twenty five year old woman , who was almost eight months pregnant, and her baby daughter, who was delivered prematurely, are recovering in Scunthorpe General Hospital , where their condition is described as stable.
Twenty eight year old Nicholas James Leaning of Scunthorpe is due to appear before the town's magistrates this morning in connection with the stabbing.
Mother and baby 'in good health' after stabbing
Police in Scunthorpe have released a man who was arrested after the stabbing of a pregnant woman in Belton, near Scunthorpe.
The 25-year-old's baby was delivered at Scunthorpe Hospital and police say both are in good health.
A 45-year-old man was arrested but has been released unconditionally while a 28-year-old man remains in police custody.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the stabbing on Ashtree Close on Wednesday evening to contact them.
Detective Inspector Alan Curtis said:
"I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have seen one of two vehicles, either in the vicinity of Ashtree Close around the time the incident took place, or if anyone saw either of these vehicles driving away from Belton in the direction of Scunthorpe.
"The two vehicles are a silver coloured Ford Focus and a red Seat Leon. As part of the investigation we have spoken to a number of witnesses however, I think there are people out there who know something and may not have yet come forward."
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Pregnant woman stabbed in Belton
A pregnant woman is in hospital after she was stabbed in Belton, near Scunthorpe.
The 25-year-old woman, who was seven months pregnant, was stabbed on Ashtree Close at around 9am on Wednesday morning.
Doctors at Scunthorpe General Hospital delivered her baby which is said to be in a critical but stable condition.
The woman has been stabilised by doctors and her condition is no longer life threatening.
A 28-year-old man, reported to be known to the woman, has been arrested in connection with the assault.