Road closed after serious assault

The victim is in a serious but stable condition, said officers

A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital following a serious assault.

Surrey Police said it was appealing for witnesses after a reported stabbing on Vicarage Road in Sunbury-on-Thames in the early hours of Thursday.

The victim is in a serious but stable condition, the force said.

Vicarage Road has been closed between Heathcroft Avenue and the junction with the M3 and is "likely to remain shut for several hours", police added.

They urged motorists to use alternative routes.

"We understand that the public may be distressed by this incident," wrote Surrey Police in a post on its Spelthorne Beat Facebook page.

"There will be a continued police presence in the area today while our enquiries continue.

"Please speak to officers if you have any concerns."

Surrey Police said it was working to find the suspect.

The force urged anyone who was in the area around Vicarage Road between 01:15 and 01:25 BST this morning or with information that could assist their investigation to contact them.