Man stabbed in the chest during assault outside pub in Chalfont St Giles

An assault outside a pub in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire in which a man required hospital treatment for his injuries has prompted Thames Valley Police to launch a witness appeal.

On Sunday 18th June 2017, at around 6.30pm, an altercation took place between a woman and a man outside the Merlin’s Cave public house, High Street, Chalfont St Giles.

The woman punched and slapped the man before walking way. She then returned to the scene carrying a bottle which the woman used to strike the same man on the head with. However the bottle broke and the woman then stabbed the man in the chest causing a puncture wound.

The woman is described as white, slim to medium build and has brown hair. She was wearing a black and white striped maxi dress and white flip flops.

The victim, a 27 year old man was taken to Wexham Park Hospital where he is was treated for his injuries.

Investigating officer Det Con Chris Downs said: ‘At the time of the incident there was an event being held in the High Street, Chalfont St Giles and the road was closed.

There were a lot of people in the area and we would ask if anyone saw the incident and has not yet spoken to the police to contact us on 101.‘

Police have arrested a 32 year old woman of no fixed abode on suspicion of GBH in connection with the incident, she has been released under investigation.