Police appeal for witnesses after man is stabbed in High Wycombe pub

A 23 year old man was stabbed during an altercation with a group of men in a pub in High Wycombe on Saturday 28th January 2017.

At around 3.40am on the morning of Saturday 28th January 2017 a 23 year old man became involved in an altercation with a group of men in Butlers Public house, Frogmoor, High Wycombe. During the altercation the 23 year old man sustained a stab wound, he was taken to hospital for treatment and his injuries are serious but not believed to be life-threatening.

Investigating officer Det Con Suzie Price of Force CID based at High Wycombe police station said: ‘I would like to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information which could relate to it, to come forward and contact police.

Officers will be carrying out visible patrols in the area to provide reassurance to members of the public. Anyone who has any concerns can approach and speak to an officer.

There were a number of people in the public house at the time of this incident so I would urge anyone with information to contact me via the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number 101.

If you don’t want to speak directly to police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.‘

Following the incident a man has been charged with GBH while another man has been arrested for GBH and has been released on bail until Friday 10th March 2017.