One person dead and two others injured after Tewkesbury stabbing
A man in his 50s has been arrested and remains in custody
Last updated 6th Oct 2021
A man has died and another man suffered serious injuries in a stabbing in Walton Cardiff near Tewkesbury.
Shortly after 5.20pm yesterday (October 5) police received multiple calls to the area of Snowdonia Road and Arlington Road with reports a man had a knife and had injured others.
A second man suffered serious stab wounds and was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol where he remains in a stable condition.
A woman also suffered a wound to her leg and has been taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for treatment.
A man aged in his 50s was arrested and remains in police custody but officers are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.
Detective Inspector Ben Lavender, from the Brunel Major Crime Investigation Team, said: "Our investigation is in the early stages and we're working hard to establish what has happened.
"We're in the process of speaking to numerous witnesses and those who helped at the scene of this serious incident.
"Anyone with information or anyone who has mobile phone footage relating to the incident and who hasn't already spoken to police in the area is asked to please contact us."
Gloucestershire Police issue full statement
Chief Inspector Roddy Gosden from the Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Local Policing Area said:
"This was a horrific incident in a quiet residential area. We understand those who saw what happened will be traumatised and many in the local community will be upset and worried.
"Today and over the next few days local policing team officers will be patrolling the area to listen to people’s concerns, refer people to available support and provide reassurance.
"The man who was arrested in connection with the incident remains in police custody at this time and we can confirm we’re not seeking anyone else in connection with our enquiries.
"Our thanks to those who were first at the scene, including two off duty police officers, who bravely intervened to tackle and restrain the suspect.
"Our thoughts at this time are with the family of the man who died and those who were injured. The next of kin are currently receiving support from our family liaison officers.
"The investigation continues and anyone who has not already spoken to us, or anyone who has video footage of the incident, is asked to please contact us and not to post it on social media.
"Due to previous police contact with the suspect and victim the Constabulary is referring itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. This is standard practice in such circumstances. In light of this and our ongoing investigation it would not be appropriate to comment further on the details of the case."