Police cordons in place following report of stabbing in Gloucester

An arrest has been made following a report of a stabbing in Gloucester this morning (Tuesday 23 January).

Police were called to Millbrook Street shortly before 9.30am with a report that a member of the public had seen a man stab two other men before running away.

It is believed that the incident had taken place within a property and that those involved are known to each other.

One man sustained a suspected stab wound to the leg and presented at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for treatment.

A second man sustained a suspected head wound and also presented at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. He has since been discharged.

A 30-year-old man from Gloucester has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident. He remains in police custody.

Investigating officers are asking anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened but has not yet spoken to police to make contact.

They are also keen to hear from anyone who has mobile phone, CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident.

Information can be provided to police online by completing our online form and quoting incident 97 of 23 January.

Alternatively you can report information anonymously through the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting their website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously