26/07/2010

Man Arrested Over Blackpool Nurse Murder

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, after a nurse was stabbed to death outside Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

Jane Clough, 26, from Barrowford, was stabbed outside the hospital shortly before 8:30pm, as she walked towards her car in the hospital's staff car park. It is believed that she had just finished her shift at the hospital.

She was taken to the hospital's Accident and Emergency department, but died a short time later.

The man, of no fixed address, but believed to be from Preston, was arrested by police this morning in Barrowford, Nelson. According to reports, he is a paramedic.

Lancashire Police said that they believed the victim may have been known to the attacker.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Esseen, who is leading the investigation, said: "We have launched a murder inquiry following this incident and I would appeal for anyone with information to get in touch with use as a matter of urgency."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0845 1 25 35 45 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.

(KMcA)

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