A man in his 20s was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed and having his bicycle stolen in a residential area of Swindon. The incident occurred at around 6.50pm on Thursday evening, prompting a “significant” police response.
Following the assault, a section of Malmesbury Gardens and Dulverton Road was cordoned off for forensic investigation. The victim has since been discharged from the hospital. DCI Geoff Smith of Swindon CID emphasized the severity of the attack and assured that multiple lines of inquiry are being pursued.
The police have maintained a significant presence in the area as they continue their investigation and have urged the community to come forward with any information related to the incident or if they witnessed it. Anyone with relevant details is encouraged to contact 101 and quote reference 54230124454.