Man in late teens stabbed in Aylesbury

Emergency services were called to New Street at 6.20pm.

Author: Henry WinterPublished 11th May 2022

Police are investigating a stabbing in Aylesbury yesterday - which has left a man in his late teens with serious injuries.

At around 6.20pm, South Central Ambulance Service reported to police a stabbing in New Street.

The victim, a man in his late teens, suffered serious injuries and was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

The offenders are described as four males and are thought to have used a taxi before and after the incident.

Detective Chief Inspector Nick Glister, based at Aylesbury police station, said: “This was a serious assault on a young man in broad daylight in a busy area.

“We are in the early stages of this investigation and there are a number of lines of enquiry ongoing.

“We are conducting house to house enquiries and there is an increased police presence in the area while this investigation continues.

“I fully appreciate the concern incidents such as this will have in the local community, but I would like to reassure people that we are conducting a robust and thorough investigation.

“If anybody has any concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to any of our officers at the scene or in the area.

“I would like to appeal to anyone with any information about the incident to please come forward.

“Given the circumstances, I believe there will be numerous witnesses before, during and afterwards so please get in touch if you haven’t already."

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