Man 'slashed with knife' in Northampton underpass in broad daylight

Officers are investigating after a man was 'slashed with a knife' in a Northampton underpass in broad daylight.

Police officers were called to the underpass near to Holmecross Road in Thorplands just before 3pm yesterday (September 15) to reports of a man having been slashed with a knife.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in Holmecross Road underpass in Thorplands, Northampton at 3pm on Monday (September 15)placeholder image
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in Holmecross Road underpass in Thorplands, Northampton at 3pm on Monday (September 15)

A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “Thankfully he didn’t suffer any life-threatening or life-changing injuries.

“We would appeal for anyone with information about this incident to come forward either by calling 101, reporting online at www.northants.police.uk/ro, or calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

“Please quote incident number 25000544237 when passing on any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.”

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