Police appeal for witnesses after Cardiff stabbings
Three people were injured in stabbing incidents in the capital over the bank holiday weekend.
Police are appealing for witnesses and information, after three people were injured in stabbing incidents in Cardiff this weekend.
Serious assault in Callaghan Square on Saturday 28 August
Police say a serious assault occurred at approximately 3am in Callaghan Square on Saturday 28 August.
One 18 year old man was taken to hospital with puncture wounds following the incident.
The wounds are serious but not life threatening, according to Police.
Assault in Kingsway on Sunday 29 August
Another assault occurred at 1am in Kingsway on Sunday 29 August, but police say this incident is not believed to be linked to the one on Saturday.
Two 21-year-old men are receiving treatment for puncture wounds.
A group of males were seen running away from the scene, according to Police.
Anyone who was in the area at the time who may have dash cam or mobile phone footage is being urged to make contact with the Police.
Detective Inspector Matthew Cox, said:
“We are investigating another serious assault in Cardiff city centre. On this occasion, two men were injured but thankfully both are currently in a stable condition.
"We have a team of officers working hard to identify who was responsible. This incident is not believed to be linked to the assault that occurred in the early hours of Saturday.
“Knife crime has devastating consequences and tackling this concerning issue is a priority for us. Our officers are patrolling the city centre and are exercising stop and search powers when they have grounds to do so.”