Man stabbed in broad daylight in Redhill
He's in a stable condition in hospital
An investigation is underway after a man in his 30s was stabbed in the middle of the day in Redhill.
Surrey Police say they were called shortly before 4pm on Tuesday (5 March) to Station Road by South East Coast Ambulance Service who reported that a man had been stabbed in his stomach and chest outside McDonald's.
The victim, a man in his 30’s, was taken to hospital for treatment and is currently in a stable condition.
Officers say the suspect of the attack then fled the scene in the direction of Lloyds Bank and is described as mixed race, of slim build, around 5 foot 4 inches tall with brown curly hair.
He is thought to be in his late teens and was wearing a black hoodie with a large white logo on the back and grey jogging bottoms at the time of the assault.
Reigate and Banstead Sergeant Rafa Alvarez said:
“Officers will be conducting additional patrols in the area today and engaging with the community.
"We know this is an unsettling time and I’d encourage you to speak with officers about your concerns.
"We would like to reassure the local community that we are treating this extremely seriously and a number of enquiries are underway to establish all the facts.”
If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, or were in the area at the time of the assault, contact Surrey Police quoting PR/45240025712.
If you do not wish to speak to police you can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111