Recap: Police hunt suspects after men are stabbed in Garden City

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That is all from us on this incident for now. If we get any further information we will let you know on our main blog.

Bloodied stab victim collapsed on garage floor while the other 'bought beer'

The boss of a petrol station has spoken of how two bloodied stab victims took refuge in his store before one collapsed with serious injuries .

Sandosh Nandakumar, who manages the Texaco garage on Sealand Road, said the victims of a stabbing in Garden City , Flintshire, drove to his garage before one called out for an ambulance.

Police told people to 'stay inside takeaway' near site of Garden City double stabbing

Residents have spoken of their shock and horror after two men were stabbed in a violent incident.

Armed police and sniffer dogs swooped on Garden City near Sealand in Flintshire after two men walked into a petrol station covered in blood.

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Detailed searches being carried out

Detailed searches are taking place in the area.

Video of police carrying out searches

Here is a video of the police carrying out searches and door-to-door enquiries within the area following the incident.

Police continuing to carry out enquiries

Officers are still out in force in the area carrying out enquiries into what happened.

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Good afternoon. I am Owen Evans and I will continue to bring you updates on this incident as police continue to probe the shocking attack.

House-to-house enquiries

Officers have been knocking on doors along Farm Road and speaking to residents as part of the investigation.

Pictures from the search

Here are some photos of the search team at the moment. They will be looking for any evidence connected to the stabbings. Police have not said what the weapon was that was used to inflict the injuries or if they have found it.

Police searching fields

Police appear to be searching the fields near the steelworks. The officers have sticks to search through any undergrowth and have been seen putting markers down at some points.

Shock in community

Members of the community have told of their shock over the incident after hearing the news of a stabbing. Lots were concerned last night after seeing the police activity and residents today remain concerned.

What we know so far

Two men have been stabbed in a “violent” incident in a Flintshire village. Armed police and sniffer dogs swooped on Garden City in Deeside following the incident at around 9pm on Monday. The attack happened near the entrance to Corus Steel and one of the victims was stabbed multiple times, leaving him seriously injured. Read more.

Full statement from police

This is what police have said about the incident:

We are appealing for information after two men sustained stab wounds in Flintshire last night. The incident happened near the entrance to Corus Steel in Garden City at around 9pm. One of the victims sustained serious stab wounds and is currently being treated in hospital.

Two suspects, described as black males, made off on foot.

DCI Gary Kelly said: This was a violent incident in which a man has suffered serious injuries. Our investigation is at an early stage and I am appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The public will see an increased police activity in the area as we carry out our enquiries.

Please call 101 or https://www.north-wales.police.uk/contact/live-chat-support quoting reference X153525

Police describe stabbing as 'violent incident'

Police said that the stabbing was a “violent incident” and their investigations are at an early stage. They have warned residents that there will be an increased police presence in the area today.

Two attackers fled the scene

Police are looking for two suspected who were described as “black males”. They are said to have made off from the scene on foot.

Two men stabbed

Police say that two men were stabbed near to Corus Steel in Garden City last night. One suffered serious stab wounds and is in hospital.

Texaco garage closure is connected to Garden City incident

Police tell me that they are putting out a statement shortly. They have confirmed that the incident which saw Texaco cordoned off on Sealand Road is connected to the incident in Garden City.

What police say

At this stage police have made no comment on the incident. We are still trying to get hold of someone to speak to.

Tape near John Summers

There is blue and white police tape further down the road towards the former John Summers High School site.

Police car at Farm Road

A police car is also parked at the bottom of Farm Road this morning.

Incident at nearby garage

We also hear there was an incident at the Texaco Garage on Sealand Road - which is not too far away. The petrol station was cordoned off according to witnesses. It is not clear if that incident is connected to what happened in Garden City.

'It was quite scary', says witness

One witness told how the saw police with guns and sniffer dogs in the area at around 10.30pm last night.

I was taking my dogs for a walk at around 10.30pm when I saw armed response police everywhere. There were around four vehicles and lots of officers with weapons. There were police dogs going up and down the whole road and they cordoned off the whole road from the primary school to Queensferry. Nobody was allowed to pass through.

The road to the steelworks is still taped off and you can’t get up there. It’s shocking - this is a nice town. A lot of people were really concerned and were coming out of their homes but then when they realised it was quite serious they were getting back in for fear of safety. It was quite scary”

Road remains closed

Welsh Road has re-opened but the road that runs to the Corus Steel site remains taped off this morning.

Armed police and sniffer dogs

One witness tells me that she saw armed police and sniffer dogs on Welsh Road at around 10.30pm last night. A stretch of the road was cordoned off.

Police incident in Deeside

Armed police and sniffer dogs were called to an incident in Deeside last night.

Witnesses reported a heavy police presence on Welsh Road in Garden City last night.

Police remain at the scene this morning. We’ll bring you updates as we get them.