Man left with slash wounds after Wellingborough knife attack

Police have released a description of the suspect
By Sam Wildman
Published 26th Apr 2022, 15:51 BST
Croyland Park, Wellingborough.Croyland Park, Wellingborough.
Croyland Park, Wellingborough.

A man was left with slash wounds after being attacked with a knife in a popular park in Wellingborough.

Police have appealed for witnesses after the incident in Croyland Park left the victim, a man in his 30s, with injuries to his back and face.

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In an appeal launched today (April 26), police revealed the shocking assault took place in the park between 5.20pm and 8.15pm on Wednesday, April 13.

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A police spokesman said: “The offender was a white man, aged 30 to 35, about 5ft 5in and of a large build with balding or shaven hair.

“Officers believe the park would have been busy between the stated times and are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them.

“Anyone with information which could assist the investigation are asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111."