Swindon: Man stabbed by suspect wearing balaclava
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A man, in his 30s, was stabbed on Manchester Road, Swindon, just before 18:00 GMT on Friday
A man has been stabbed in a busy street by a person wearing a balaclava.
Wiltshire Police said the incident happened on Manchester Road in Swindon just before 18:00 GMT on Friday.
A man, who is in his 30s, was taken to hospital with a wound to his abdomen, which is not through to be life changing or life threatening.
DS Matt Gamble: "We would like to thank staff in a local take away premises and an ex-soldier who helped the victim."
He added it "was a serious incident in a busy area" and the suspect was reported to be wearing a balaclava.
A cordon, put up while police carried out investigations, has since been lifted.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the force.
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