Two men arrested after a stabbing in Trowbridge

A man in his 20s remains in hospital after suffering potentially life-changing injuries

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 5th Nov 2026

Two men have been arrested after a man suffered potentially life changing injuries in a stabbing in Trowbridge.

The incident happened shortly before 2pm on Saturday 31st October, on a footpath under a bridge near Tesco Extra in County Way.

The victim - a man in his 20s - is receiving ongoing care in hospital.

The two men who were arrested have been granted conditional bail.

Police are also appealing for help to find a third man they want to speak to in connection with the incident, 47-year-old Redouane Bendhiyaf.

Police have urged people not to approach Redouane Bendhiyaf if they see him and to call 999

Detective Sergeant Jonathan Dean said: "This was a concerning attack which left a man seriously injured. We are continuing to appeal to the public for support in identifying the remaining suspect.

"Members of the public should not approach him. We are asking anyone with information to call 101.

"We would also like to hear from anyone who was in the County Way area in Trowbridge at about 2pm on Saturday (31/10) who may have seen what took place or who may have dash cam footage taken at the time."

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