CCTV images of a car police deem to be suspicious have emerged after a Gloucester man was stabbed in his stomach and arm.

The 27-year-old was walking across a zebra crossing near the entrance of Gloucester Park when he was approached by two men on Monday, July 4.

After a fight between the three of them the victim was stabbed in his stomach and arm at around 7.40pm.

The victim’s attackers ran off while he made his way to Trier Way using the main footpath through the park to ask for help.

He was taken to hospital where he spent several days recovering from his injuries, which were not life-threatening.

Officers are eager to speak to the occupants of a silver Vauxhall Meriva, registration KF57 AJO, which is believed to have been involved in the incident which took place in Park Road.

“The vehicle pictured was in the Brunswick Square area of Gloucester during the time of the incident and has since been recovered by police following a collision in the Hester’s Way area of Cheltenham on Wednesday, July 6,” said detective sergeant Neil Snaith, the investigating officer.

“Enquiries are ongoing to trace the occupants but we have released the images in hope of jogging a witness’s memory.

“We understand an incident of this nature is very concerning for local residents but we wish to reassure the community that this is believed to be isolated, where the victim and offenders are thought to know each other.

“I would also like to speak to a woman who was walking her dog in Gloucester Park at the time of the stabbing.

“She spoke to police at the scene after the incident but didn’t provide her contact details before leaving. I urge her or anyone else with information to get in touch.”

A 23-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident and is currently on bail until Monday, August 22 pending further enquiries.

Call police on 101 quoting incident 452 of 4 July. You can also contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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