A man in his 20s was seriously injured in an attack on the High Street of Wincanton, a normally peaceful market town in Somerset, on Sunday morning. Police have arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident.
Authorities were called to the scene just before 9:30 a.m. on November 30 after reports of an assault. Emergency services found the victim and rushed him to hospital with injuries described as potentially life-changing but not life-threatening.
The suspect was detained a few hours later and remains in custody as the investigation continues. While the community in Wincanton is understandably concerned, police believe the incident involved individuals known to each other and do not consider there to be any ongoing risk to the public.
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Neighbourhood Sergeant Simon Lancey emphasized the seriousness of the case, stating, “Our investigation is well underway. We have increased high visibility patrols in the area and encourage anyone with information or who witnessed the event to come forward.”
Residents are urged to contact police with any relevant information by calling 101 and quoting reference number 5225336126.