ST STEPHEN INCIDENT

ST STEPHEN INCIDENT

ST STEPHEN INCIDENT | Officers were called to a report of disturbance and serious assault on a man in St Stephen at around 1.30am on Saturday 17 October.

A man in his 30s was found unconscious and seriously injured in Rectory Road. He was treated at the scene and taken to hospital.

Four local men, three in their 20s and one aged 19, were subsequently arrested on suspicion of Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent.

The 19-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

All four have been released on bail until January 2027 pending further enquiries.

It is believed all individuals are known to each other.

We are aware that the incident has caused concern in the community but we would like to reassure the public that this was an isolated incident with no identified threat to the wider community.

We would encourage anyone with information which may assist the police investigation to contact us by telephone on 101 or via the Force website quoting reference 50260278575.