Man seriously injured in stabbing during robbery

A man suffered life-threatening injuries when he was stabbed during a suspected shop robbery in Barnsley, police said.

Officers were called by the ambulance service to Pontefract Road in Lundwood at 20:50 BST on Thursday following reports a man had been attacked at the Todays Express store.

The 40-year-old victim was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition, although he has since stabilised, South Yorkshire Police said.

The force has increased patrols in the area and appealed for anyone with information to get in touch.

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