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Police have been given extra time to question a 21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over the stabbing of a Lancashire schoolgirl. Police have been given extra time to question a man arrested over the stabbing of a Lancashire schoolgirl.
Jessica Knight, 14, was repeatedly stabbed in what police believe was a random attack in Astley Park, Chorley, on Monday evening.Jessica Knight, 14, was repeatedly stabbed in what police believe was a random attack in Astley Park, Chorley, on Monday evening.
She remains critically ill at the Royal Manchester Children's hospital after undergoing five hours of surgery.She remains critically ill at the Royal Manchester Children's hospital after undergoing five hours of surgery.
The arrested man will remain in police custody for a further 36 hours. The 21-year-old man will remain in police custody for a further 36 hours on suspicion of attempted murder.
Jessica Knight's grandfather, Alan Walmsley, said her injuries were so severe he could barely recognise her when he saw her in hospital.Jessica Knight's grandfather, Alan Walmsley, said her injuries were so severe he could barely recognise her when he saw her in hospital.