A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed near a leisure centre in Swindon.
Wiltshire Air Ambulance attended the scene alongside South Western Ambulance Service at around 4.20pm this afternoon following reports of the incident at Oasis Leisure Centre.
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A 33-year-old man has been taken to Great Western Hospital by ambulance after suffering a slash-type wound to his lower back. His condition is not believed to be life-threatening.
Detectives from Swindon CID attended the scene near the skate park, where an area of woodland had be condoned off and was being guarding by a number of police officers.
It is believed the victim was injured on a public footpath nearby and then walked to the leisure centre to raise the alarm.
DS Scott Anger said: “We believe the assault occurred shortly before police were called, so are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have information about what happened to come forward.
“I understand that local people will be feeling concerned, particularly as there was another incident involving a knife in Eldene last week. At this stage we do not believe the two incidents are connected.
“Although this investigation is still in its early stages, I want to reassure the public that Wiltshire Police takes these types of crime incredibly seriously and will be carrying out detailed enquiries to try to catch the person or people responsible.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact DS Anger on 101. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
