Man stabbed on Glen Parva towpath as police seek information
Appeals for witnesses after a 30-year-old victim suffers injuries
A man in his 30s was stabbed on a canal towpath in Glen Parva, prompting police to seek witnesses and information.
The incident occurred at approximately 2.30pm on Friday, 11th September, at a towpath behind New Bridge Road, near Leicester Road.
The victim faced two attackers and sustained a puncture wound to his body along with cuts to his arm and face.
He was taken to hospital and discharged on the same day.
No arrests have been made, and enquiries continue.
Detective Constable Emma Firmstone encouraged anyone who was in the area and saw what transpired or captured footage of the incident to come forward.
"I'd like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened."
"I’d also like to speak to anyone who has footage of the incident or saw someone acting in a manner that caught their attention.
"I'm sure there will have been people walking along the towpath that afternoon and anything you can tell us could help us," Emma Firmstone said.
Information can be passed to the authorities by visiting the provided police website and quoting the reference number 26*546520 or by calling 101.