Police are appealing for witnesses after a man received stab injuries to his arm in Hereford this morning (Saturday 17 August).
The incident happened at Best Trim Barbers, Belmont between 10.45am and 11.15am when a 37-year-old man received several stab type injuries to his arm which are not believed to be life threatening.
The assault is believed to have taken place on the street immediately outside the barbers as well as within the premises itself.
The victim is currently receiving medical treatment for the injuries and two men have been arrested – one man, aged 36, for grievous bodily harm with intent and another, aged 40, for obstruct police and assisting an offender.
Detective Constable Philip Harvey of Hereford Police said: “We understand incidents of this nature can be alarming, but we would like to reassure members of the public we believe this to be an isolated incident.
“We are appealing for any witnesses that were in the vicinity of Best Trim, or the entrance to Asda supermarket in Belmont, Hereford, between these times that may have witnessed this incident or anyone else who can assist us with our enquiries to come forward.
“Anyone with information should contact me at Philip.Harvey@westmercia.police.uk, quoting reference number 185i of today (August 17) or call 01432 347191.”
