Man stabbed in Kettering park

Officers would now like to speak to anybody who witnessed a robbery in Grafton Park, off Grafton Street, in Kettering, which resulted in a man being stabbed in the abdomen.

The incident happened last night (Thursday, 1 December) at about 11pm.

The 31-year-old victim was walking with a friend when he was approached by two or three offenders who punched and stabbed him. During the incident he was robbed of a Hugo Boss wallet which contained cash and bank cards.

As a result of his injuries the victim is being treated at Kettering General Hospital and is expected to be released later today.

Anyone with information can contact Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, they can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.