Cyclist hit by car and then stabbed in Gloucester

Gloucestershire police said they received multiple calls about a male cyclist being involved in a collision with a car in Shakespeare Avenue, Gloucester. 

The occupants of a nearby second vehicle then attacked the 27-year-old man with weapons and he sustained several stab wounds.

The victim was helped by members of the public before paramedics attended.

He was then taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

Gloucestershire police said when their officers attended the incident those involved in the attack had already fled the scene. 

Police have now issued an appeal for dash cam and CCTV footage. 

It is believed that the vehicles involved were a dark 4x4 and a light-coloured saloon.

Shakespeare Avenue (Image: Newsquest)

Detective inspector Paula Hannaford said that enquiries are still ongoing.

She said: "We're in the early stages of an investigation and at this time we believe that this likely was not a random attack on a stranger.

"We are working to establish what has happened and the reasons behind this.

"Enquiries are ongoing and we are keen to hear from anyone who has not already made contact with police and may have information which could help.

"I'm particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw the vehicles involved either prior to or after the attack, and who may have dash cam or CCTV footage.

"Anyone who has information, regardless of how small they feel it may be, is urged to please come forward."

You can provide information to police online by completing the following form and quoting incident 487 of September 21.