Scene guards in place after stabbing near Coleford

Scene guards are in place in Berry Hill near Coleford, Forest of Dean following a serious incident earlier today, Wednesday 9 August.

Police were called by the ambulance service shortly before 4.20pm with a report of a stabbing.

It is believed that the incident happened inside an address on Hillcrest Road.

A man aged in his 20s has been taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol with serious injuries.

A man aged in his 30s and from the Forest of Dean has been arrested in connection with the incident, and enquiries are ongoing to locate any other people who may have been involved.

Road closures are in place on Lower Lane and Hillcrest Road while police remain at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed what took place and has not yet spoken to police is asked to provide information online by completing the following form and quoting incident 336 of 9 August: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

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