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Three arrested people have been released after a man was stabbed in the stomach at Castle Court shopping centre in Caerphilly.

The attack happened at around 1.25am on Saturday, May 14.

Police said a 32-year-old man was reportedly walking along Castle Court with a 29-year-old woman from Caerphilly when they were allegedly approached by a group of people and assaulted. During the assault, the man was stabbed and the woman received head injuries.

He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales with what are thought to be life-threatening injuries. 

The 29-year-old woman was taken to the University Hospital of Wales for treatment. Her injuries are not life threatening. 

Officers arrested three people – a 27-year-old man, a 17-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl – all on suspicion of attempted murder.

The 17-year-old girl was released on police bail pending further enquiries while the 27-year-old man and 17-year-old boy have been released without charge.

Police are appealing for people with information to contact them on 101, quoting reference 2200159970, or direct message them on Facebook or Twitter. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.