Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after New Haw assault

It's after an alleged incident on road rage on Friday night

Police were called to Pinewood Grove on Friday night
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 29th Nov 2021
Last updated 29th Nov 2021

A man's been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an alleged incident of road rage in New Haw near Addlestone.

Officers were called to Pinewood Grove at around 9pm on Friday night (November 26) after reports a man had been seriously assaulted with a knife.

The victim was taken to hospital. His injuries aren't thought to be life threatening.

A 27-year-old man from Addlestone has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.

Detective Sergeant Jennie Henderson, of Surrey Police, said “We believe that this serious assault followed a road rage incident which took place along Garfield Road, New Haw Road, Woodham Lane and Heathervale Road between 8:30pm and 8:45pm. The suspect involved was driving a black and red moped.

“Local residents may have noticed an increased police presence over the course of this weekend, and we would like to reassure you that we are doing everything possible.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the assault or the events leading up to it to contact us with any information to assist us with this investigation.”

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