Peterborough man charged with attempted murder after Boxing Day knife attack

The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries Credit: PA

A man from Peterborough has been charged with attempted murder after a man in his 20s was stabbed on Boxing Day.

The knife attack happened in Cromwell Road, Millfield at around 10pm.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries that are not life-threatening.

Aitzaz Sadiq, 36, of Cromwell Road, Peterborough, has been charged and has his first court hearing in relation to the case today.

He's been charged with possession of a knife in public and criminal damage, as well as attempted murder.

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