St Helier food shop cordoned off by police after suspected stabbing

Armed police have been seen patrolling buildings around the shop. Credit: ITV Channel

Jersey's emergency services have been dealing with a suspected stabbing at a food shop in St Helier.

Police officers and paramedics were called to Morrisons on the Waterfront at around 1:30pm on Saturday (18 November).

Armed officers were later seen patrolling nearby car parks and residential blocks.

A cordon has been put up around the food shop. Credit: ITV Channel TV

A 55-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, while a 34-year-old woman is in a serious condition in hospital.

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