Witness appeal after knife attack in Kington

Police in North Herefordshire are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked in Kington.

The incident happened around 11.15pm last night in High Street.

A 29 year old man attended hospital for lacerations caused by a knife.

A 26 year old man and a 23 year old woman have been arrested on suspicion of assault and are currently in police custody.

Officers are carrying out enquiries and appealing for witnesses, in particular two people seen on CCTV in the area at the time.

Detective Sergeant Jim Moore, from Hereford CID, said: “We believe we have identified two people we have on CCTV who may have witnessed the assault and would ask they get in contact with us.”

Witnesses can contact Hereford CID on 01432 347399  or alternatively online under the Tell Us About section of West Mercia Police’s website (quote reference 00192_I_17072021). If you do not wish to speak to police direct you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.