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Man arrested over M5 stab attack

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Philippa Davies

Published: 11:40 AM July 11, 2020    Updated: 11:11 PM October 27, 2020
Police closed the slip road to examine the scene

Police closed the slip road to examine the scene - Credit: Archant

A man has been arrested in connection with a stab attack near Weston-super-Mare on Friday night (July 10)

A 26-year old man was injured in the incident on the southbound slip road at Junction 21.

A 42-year-old man from Birmingham has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and is being held in custody for questioning.

The victim is in hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.

The police investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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