Police are continuing to probe the a stabbing on a cycle path in Swindon.
A teenage boy was stabbed in an attack on Route 45, between Westmead Industrial Estate and Shaw Forest Park, shortly befre 6pm yesterday (Monday, 24 July).
Investigating officers have since revealed that a second teenage boy sustained injuries after being struck in the face – and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The knifed boy was rushed to Southmead Hospital in Bristol by land ambulance after receiving treatment from Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and Great Western Air Ambulance medics.
Wiltshire Police say his injuries are not thought to be life-changing or life-threatening but he remains in hospital at this time.
It was reported yesterday that the incident happened in Shaw Forest Park. This is incorrect, it took place on the Route 45 National Cycle Network path linking Westmead with Thamesdown Drive.
The force said that neighbourhood teams from Stratton, Central Swindon North and West Swindon will be joining response officers to carry out extra patrols and assist the investigation.
Swindon superintendent Joe Saunders, from Swindon Police said: “This is concerning incident two young people have been injured.
“We’re pursuing a number of lines of enquiries and we would urge anyone with information that could help to contact us immediately.
“You may see more police officers in the area as we continue to investigate what happened and to offer some reassurance to people living locally. Please, if you do know something, talk to those officers.
“I’d like to reiterate our appeal for any witnesses to the incident or anybody who might have information to please contact us on 101, quoting log 220 of yesterday’s date.
“Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111.”
