Man stabbed in Leighton Buzzard

Police are investigating after a man was stabbed in Leighton Buzzard in the early hours of Sunday.

The attack took place in Old Road.

A Bedfordshire Police spokesman said: “The incident is believed to have happened at around 4am, when a man was stabbed by another man and received head injuries. The victim fled to the train station to seek help.

“Officers attended along with the ambulance service and the man was transported to hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

“The offender is described as black, around 5’8” and around 25-years-old.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting crime reference number JD/8167/2017. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.