Teenager stabbed in Swindon
The victim suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries following the incident last night (24/07)
Last updated 20th Jun 2024
A police cordon is still in place today (July 25) after a teenage boy suffered serious injuries last night after he was stabbed at a park in Swindon.
It happened at just before 6pm yesterday in Shaw Forest Park.
His condition has been described by police as serious - but not described as life threatening.
In a statement last night, Swindon Police said: "We are appealing for information following an assault in Shaw Forest Park, Swindon in which a teenage boy was stabbed.
"The incident happened just before 6pm this evening (Monday).
"The victim, who has been taken to hospital, was seriously injured but his condition is not described as life threatening.
"A cordon has been put in place on the cycle path and members of the public may see an increased police presence in the area."
Anyone with information is urged to get in touch with police.
If you saw what happened, or have information which could help the force with their investigations, you are urged to call 101 or 999 in an emergency, quoting log 220 of July 24.