‘Machete type knife’ used during GBH attack in Aylesbury

A ‘machete type knife’ was used during a grievous bodily harm incident in Aylesbury on Sunday 19th April 2019.

The incident occurred between around 1.35am and 1.45am, four men wearing dark clothes with their faces covered went to an address on Prince Rupert Drive, Aylesbury and violently assaulted a man in his thirties.

The victim was punched, kicked and sustained injuries from a machete type knife. He was taken to Stoke Mandeville hospital with lacerations and bruising to his arm and face but has since been discharged.

Investigating officer Detective Constable David Stamp of Aylesbury Force CID, said: ‘This is a distressing incident, the victim in this case was fortunate not to receive more serious injuries but did require hospital treatment following the assault.

We would urge anyone who saw what happened or has information about this investigation to get in touch.

A thorough investigation will now take place to establish the circumstances of this incident, to do this we would ask anyone with any details to come forward.

If you think you can help, please contact Thames Valley Police on 101 quoting reference 43190149794 or make a report online.

If you do not wish to speak directly with police, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.‘