Police reassure public after man hurt near railway

There is no risk to the wider public following reports of a serious assault near Stratford-upon-Avon railway station, police have said.

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with a thigh wound shortly after 15:15 GMT on Monday.

Warwickshire Police said the injury was not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing and he had been released.

Responding to rumours online about a stabbing, Ch Insp Simon Ryan said: "We're aware there is speculation about the incident on social media and it has caused a great deal of shock in the local community."

He said patrols were being carried out in the area and an investigation was under way.

"Although it's in its early stages, I can confirm there wasn't any wider risk to public safety," added Ch Insp Ryan.

"We're doing everything we can to piece together exactly what happened and we are remaining open-minded about how the man suffered his injury."

Anyone around the station between 15:00 and 15:30 GMT on Monday is asked to get in touch with the force.

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