Bedford stabbing: Victim of 'targeted attack' remains in hospital

A man remains in a serious but stable condition after being stabbed in a "targeted" town centre attack.

The victim, who is in 20s, was found by officers with several stab wounds in Alexandra Road, Bedford, at about 21:00 BST on Saturday.

Police confirmed he remained in hospital and his condition was not life-threatening.

Two men, in their 40s and 20s, and a woman in her 30s, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Det Insp Emma Langwith, from Bedfordshire Police, said it was a "shocking and targeted attack".

"The use of weapons and violence will not be tolerated and we will pursue anyone who thinks otherwise," she said.

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