Woman, 20, & man, 27, charged with attempted murder after man ‘seriously injured’ in stabbing as cops hunt third suspect
A MAN and woman have been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed.
Elisha Etherington, 20, and Luke McKenzie Smith, 27, will appear in court charged with attempted murder after a man was left with “serious injuries”.
Cops rushed to reports of a stabbing in Hull, East Yorkshire, on Wednesday at 3.45pm.
The victim was taken to hospital where he remains.
Humberside Police are now hunting a third man who can “help with their enquiries”.
A force spokesperson said in a statement said: “Two people were arrested yesterday in connection with a serious assault on Wyton Grove, Hull.
“They were questioned and have now been charged with attempted murder.
“Luke McKenzie Smith, aged 27, of Bankside, Hull, and Elisha Etherington, aged 20, of Wyton Grove, Hull, were charged and remanded in custody to appear at Hull Magistrates Court on Monday 20 March.
“Officers were called to reports that a man had sustained a knife injury on Wednesday 15 March at 3.45pm.
“The man was taken to hospital to receive medical treatment for his serious injuries.”
Detective Superintendent Craig Nicolson stated: “This is an ongoing police investigation, and we are grateful for the information that has been provided to us so far.
“We are now looking for a third person, a man, who we believe can help with our enquiries, I would appeal to him directly to hand himself in at any police station.
“We also continue to appeal for assistance, if you have information that could help with our enquiries, please call our non-emergency number 101 quoting log 303 of 15 March 2023.”