The man who was arrested yesterday on suspicion of attempted murder after a 17-year-old girl was stabbed is a British-born man of Pakistani heritage, Lancashire police have confirmed.
The 30-year-old man from Brierfield, Lancashire was arrested shortly after the incident and remains in custody.
The teenage victim was stabbed in the back of the neck but has subsequently been discharged from hospital, police have confirmed.
A spokesman for the police said there is "currently no evidence to suggest this attack was racially motivated".
Police were called to Wood Street at 3.06pm following reports of an incident.
Armed officers arrived at the scene, where the 30-year-old man was arrested.
A spokesman for the police said a "dedicated team" are now following inquiries as the investigation continues.
They confirmed there are no further suspects currently.
Armed police responded to the scene yesterday afternoon with the suspect arrested shortly after
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Brierfield's MP Oliver Ryan has urged people "stick to the facts" and not "exploit" the incident for "clickbait".
In a statement on X, he wrote"First and foremost, my thoughts are with the young victim of yesterday's horrific stabbing in Brierfield, which I know will shock and frighten everyone in our area.
"I have been to Brierfield and have been liaising with the Police since yesterday afternoon, local councillors and members of the community. There will be increased Police patrols in the area, though I know this is little comfort to local people.
"To address speculation, it is my understanding that both the attacker and the victim are Brierfield residents, and British.
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The police have urged anyone with information to come forward
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"The victim is in the care of the NHS, we all wish her a quick recovery after this deeply traumatic, life-changing event – my prayers are with her and her family at this time. The attacker is in custody, and is a very unwell, dangerous individual.
"This is an active criminal investigation so I am unable to comment further at this stage as a public official.
"I would encourage others commenting to stick to known facts and not exploit for clickbait this already distressing situation for people."
Extra patrols of police will be dispatched to the area over the weekend for "reassurance" and the "incident will have caused alarm in the local community", the spokesman confirmed.
The police have appealed to the public to come forward if they have any information, including CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log 0836 of June 12.
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Enquiries remain ongoing.