Fresh police appeal on one year anniversary of stabbing in St Austell
A man was left fighting for his life following what officers call a 'frenzied knife attack'
A fresh appeal has been issued by police one year on from a stabbing in St Austell that left a man fighting for his life.
Detectives continue to investigate the serious assault at a convenience store in Mount Charles, Victoria Road, on the evening of Tuesday 6th July 2021.
Officers have released an image of a suspect seen cycling to and from the scene and are asking the public for help.
The victim, aged in his 40s, sustained several life-threatening stab wounds and was airlifted to hospital.
Detective Inspector Steve Moorcroft said: “A year ago on Tuesday 6th July 2021, local police were called to a convenience store in Mount Charles, Victoria Road, St Austell, following reports of a serious assault at around 7.20pm.
“A man aged in his early 40s sustained several life-threatening stab wounds in a frenzied knife attack and was airlifted to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth in a critical condition.
“An extensive investigation was launched to identify the suspect, who cycled to and from the scene of the crime via Woodland Road and Victoria Road.
“We believe the attack had the hallmarks of organised criminality.
“Detectives carried out extensive house-to-house and CCTV enquiries and searches as part of the investigation - tracing several witnesses - and our enquiries continue.
“The victim has made a good recovery considering the ferocity of the attack, but still suffers from movement problems and some internal injuries that will be a lifelong issue.
“This attack has understandably had a significant effect on him and we continue to work to bring the culprit to justice.
“We are asking for the public’s help and for anyone with information to come forward.”
Anyone with information can contact police by emailing 101@dc.police.uk or calling 101, quoting crime reference CR/056730/21.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.