Thursday 10th March 2011.
A young man needed hospital treatment after being stabbed twice in the stomach on a Southampton street last month.
A row between a group of thugs on Cumbrian Way ended with the 25 year old being stabbed, detectives have recently revealed.
The victim, who was on his way home after a quiet drink at the pub, has told officers he does not know who stabbed him and has no idea why.
Police are now appealing for witnesses after the male was treated at Southampton General Hospital and discharged early last week.
Little detail is clear, however the most significant facts known are that the group of males drove to and from the crime- scene, and the 999-telephone call was made by a female resident who was present on the street.
The Victim was discharged last week
Further details known are that the victim at the time was wearing a grey tracksuit and has a shaven-head .The male was assaulted near the junction with Cotswold Road at 1.30am on a Sunday morning.
The three males in question were all white. One was wearing a black jacket with dark blue jeans, one had a grey jumper and black casual trousers and the third was wearing dark trousers and light coloured top.
Inspector Rachel Stokes explained her approach to policing in Southampton: “In our district we aim to make sure we do all we can... We will always be looking to further cut crime.”
Palmerstone Park: Everyone is at risk
Whilst however, the area’s police are carrying out community initiatives with the developing neighbourhood teams, the threat of such opportunist crimes still remain. Early this year there already were numerous street attacks and what is worrying is how in danger those who are new to the city are. Over the past few months, many have been taken place in the local parks, the most shocking being at five in the afternoon on a weekday, worrying close to Solent University.
Mike Reynolds, 34, a Taxi driver in the City is concerned about the street crime rate: “I’ve been Cabbing for nearly seven years now and have seen little improvement. When asked his thoughts on the nature of the incidents he revealed: “I think the most common attacks are opportunists late a night, those walking alone are putting themselves at great risk. It goes without saying that young girls need to be really careful, they’re all looking for a good time, dressed up and drunk, they barely have a care in the world”.
Being such a heavily student populated City, it is worrying how vulnerable these young people are as well as older citizens. Let’s us hope the police deliver their promise.
Girls at risk: Southampton Solent first year students preparing for a night out.
If anyone has information regarding the incident, please call Detective Constable Tim Judd at Shirley Criminal investigation department on 101.
