Man injured in stabbing in Swindon

It happened just before 10.30 this morning in Park South.

Author: Harry LongPublished 18th Aug 2022

A man's been stabbed during a robbery in Swindon.

It happened just before 10.30 this morning, when officers were called to Loxley Walk in Park South.

The man, in his 20s, was attacked by four or five men and taken to hospital - his injuries aren't though to be life-threatening.

Detective sergeant James Rodrigues of the Operation Fortitude team said: “Please be reassured that there is no wider risk to the public and we are conducting a thorough investigation to identify those involved.

“Any kind of knife crime is taken incredibly seriously.

“If you have any information that could help us, please contact us on 101 quoting log 89 of today’s date.”

Anyone with information is being urged to contact police on 101.

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