Witness appeal following stabbing in Guildford

We are appealing for witnesses after a stabbing in Guildford this afternoon (Thursday, 20 July).

Officers were called to Stoke Park on Nightingale Road at around 4.15pm following a report that a man had been stabbed near to the skatepark. Emergency services quickly attended the scene and the victim, a man in his teens, was airlifted to hospital where he is currently receiving treatment.

Two suspects, both described as White males aged between 16 and 18, fled the scene following the assault.

Detective Constable Chloe Houghton said: “We understand this is an alarming incident and there has been a significant police presence in the park this afternoon while we investigate what happened. Our team is doing everything we can to identify the individuals involved and I strongly urge anyone who witnessed the assault, or has any information about the suspects, to please get in touch straight away.

Officers will remain on patrol in the area this evening and I encourage you to speak with them if you have any concerns.”

If you witnessed the incident or have any information that could help our investigation please contact us. We would also like to hear from anyone who was driving along Nightingale Road at around 4.15pm and has dashcam footage. Please contact us quoting PR/45230080902 via:

• Webchat on the right hand side of the page
• Online https://www.surrey.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
• Calling us on 101

If you would rather not speak to police, you can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.