Appeal for witnesses after stabbing in Gloucester

Three males have been arrested in connection with an incident in Gloucester yesterday evening, Sunday 17 March.

At around 5pm police were called with a report that someone had been stabbed outside a gym in St Oswalds Retail Park.

It is understood that there was an altercation outside the gym which involved a group of people who are known to each other. The suspects then fled in a vehicle.

Searches took place, including by armed officers and with support from the National Police Air Service, and three males were arrested.

The victim, a 21-year-old man, sustained wounds and he has since been discharged from hospital.

A teenager and a man aged in his 20s were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. The pair, who are both from Gloucester, remain in police custody.

A man in his 40s and from Gloucester was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and he has since been released on bail.

Anyone who witnessed what took place and has not yet spoken to police is asked to provide information online by completing our online form, quoting incident 326 of 17 March.

Did you know you can report information anonymously through the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers? Reporting is completely anonymous and you may be eligible for a reward of up to £1000. You can call 0800 555 111 or report information online.