Man is found on path with suspected stab wounds

A man in his 20s is in hospital with serious injuries following a suspected stabbing.

Gloucestershire Police said the man was found with several suspected stab wounds at about 01:00 BST on Matthews Walk path in Cirencester on Saturday.

A 32-year-old man from the town was arrested in connection with the incident and scene guards remain in place while officers investigate.

A police spokesperson said enquiries were ongoing "to establish what happened" and asked anyone with information to contact the force.

The victim is being treated at Southmead Hospital in Bristol.

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