Man suffers fractured skull after stabbing
Chalvey: Police appeal for witnesses after incident in Godolphin Park
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in the head and back in a Slough park, causing a fractured skull.
The incident occurred at about 6pm on Sunday (June 26) in Godolphin Park, Chalvey.
The victim, a man in his twenties, was drinking in the park with two friends when they were attacked by six or seven men wearing balaclavas.
One of the offenders had a large Rambo-style knife, which he used to stab the victim to the left side of his head and the top of his back.
Another offender had a hammer but did not use it.
The victim sustained a fractured skull and a laceration to the back and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Thames Valley Police believe this is an ‘isolated incident’ and reassured that there is ‘no wider threat’ to the public.
A 21-year-old man from Slough was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He has been bailed until Thursday, July 21.
A second man, a 27-year-old from Slough, was also arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He has been bailed until Saturday, July
23.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Oliver Elston, based at Slough police station, said: “We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has information to come forward.
“We’d ask anyone in the area who may have dash-cams or CCTV to check the footage in case it has captured something.
“We believe this to be a targeted and isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the public.”
Contact police on 101 or make a report online, quoting reference number 43220280553.
To make a report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website.