Swindon: Teenager still in hospital after Shaw Forest Park stabbing

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Shaw Forest Park
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Wiltshire Police have increased their presence in the area

A teenager remains in hospital after he was stabbed near a park.

Another teenager was treated for facial injuries after being hit during the incident, which happened on a cycle path leading to Shaw Forest Park in Swindon.

Wiltshire Police have renewed their appeal for information about the incident, which happened on Monday, just before 18:00 BST.

The stabbed boy's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A cordon has been put in place on the cycle path and officers have increased their patrols, Wiltshire Police said.

Supt Joe Saunders from Wiltshire Police said it was a "concerning incident".

"We're pursuing a number of lines of enquiries and we would urge anyone with information that could help to contact us immediately," he added.

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