A woman was today continuing to be questioned over the attempted murder of her 80-year-old husband.

Police were called just after 9am yesterday to the address on Ascot Road, Thornton.

On arrival, they found the victim suffering from stab wounds to his stomach and chest.

A 56-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is being held at Blackpool’s Bonny Street police station.

The man is underwent surgery at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

Police said his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.