A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a double stabbing took place in Cambridge on Friday night (20/08). 

Two men, aged 30 and 35, were stabbed in the market square and Cambridgeshire police were called at 23:22. 

Both victims were taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, and are reported to be in a stable condition. 

The suspect is a 25-year-old man from London who was arrested at Parkside Police Station on Saturday (21/08). He is presently in custody.

An area of the market was cordoned off on Saturday morning, with police reportedly at the scene from 06:00 and remaining late into the day. 

Although traders have been allowed to open their stalls, visitors have been discouraged. The road was closed from Sidney Street to Rose Crescent. 

Cambridge Police have urged anyone with information to come forward using their online or webchat services. The police can also be contacted by calling 101.