Police appeal after serious assault reported in Milton Keynes

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Milton Keynes.

The incident happened just after 6.50pm on Saturday (14/2), when Thames Valley Police reported that they received a call from South Central Ambulance Service regarding their deployment to an incident on Conniburrow Boulevard, where a man had been stabbed.

Police, including an armed response unit, attended the location and located a man aged in his twenties, who had sustained serious injuries. He remains in hospital at this time.

Two boys, one aged 15 and one aged 16, have been arrested on suspicion of section 18 Grievous Bodily Harm with intent. They both remain in custody at this time.

Lead investigating officer Detective Inspector Laura Herrington, based at Milton Keynes police station, said, “I believe there were a number of people in the area at the time of this incident and am appealing to anybody who witnessed what happened to please contact us.

“I would particularly like to hear from anybody who has CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from the Conniburrow area at the time of the incident.

“I appreciate that this incident would have been very concerning to anyone who witnessed it and those living in the local area and I would like to reassure you that we are investigating as a priority today. Officers will be in the area carrying out enquiries and I would urge anyone with questions, concerns or information to please speak to them.”

Anybody with any information that may assist police with their inquiries is urged to contact Thames Valley Police, either online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43260076518.

If you don’t want to speak directly with police, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.