Salisbury Street Locked Down After Brutal Stabbing
Emergency services swooped on Salisbury’s Market Square tonight after a violent stabbing left a man fighting for his life.
Chaos in Catherine Street
Police sealed off Catherine Street and set up a cordon around Charlie’s Store shortly after the air ambulance touched down in Market Square at 9.30pm Monday.
Victim Airlifted in Serious Condition
A man in his 40s suffered multiple puncture wounds and was rushed by air ambulance to southampton/" title="Southampton" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Southampton Hospital. The attack reportedly involved two people.
Quick Police Action Leads to Arrest
Wiltshire Police arrived on scene within four minutes and arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in custody.
“We responded swiftly, made an arrest, and at this stage are not looking for anyone else,” said Det Sgt Kerry Lawes of Salisbury CID. “But we appeal to anyone who saw the assault or its aftermath to come forward.”
If you have information, call Salisbury CID on 101, quoting log 312 of 20/05/19. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
