KNIFE RAMPAGE
Knifeman ‘covered in blood’ after stabbing man to death and hurting two before locals ‘chased him with golf clubs’
A KNIFEMAN was chased down with golf clubs and cricket bats after a man was stabbed to death and two others hurt in a village rampage.
Police received multiple calls of a man armed with a knife attacking people in Walton Cardiff, Gloucs, just after 5.20pm yesterday.
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Tragically, one victim was declared dead at the scene and another remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.
A woman who received a knife wound to her leg is also being treated in hospital following the horror.
Police confirmed a man aged in his 50s has been arrested and remains in custody. They said they are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.
They have referred themselves to the Independent Office of Police Conduct following previous police contact with the suspect and victim.
Horrified neighbours told today how hero locals armed with weapons managed to chase the suspect down.
One said: "I heard loads of sirens, and a friend of mine was walking back home from my house to where he lives on Snowdonia Road.
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''He saw the man standing with a knife, and there was blood on it and everything.
“There were people on the street with cricket bats and golf clubs, presumably trying to help. Sadly it sounded like people tried to resuscitate him but it didn’t work."
Another local added: "'You often hear about the countryside being packed with weapons like in Hot Fuzz but it is a shock to see something like that happen so close to where I live."
Police said two off duty officers were among those who "bravely intervened to tackle and restrain" the suspect.
Chief Inspector Roddy Gosden said: "This was a horrific incident in a quiet residential area. We understand those who saw what happened will be traumatized and many in the local community will be upset and worried.
''Today and over the next few days, Local policing team officers will patrolling the area to listen to people’s concerns, refer people to available support, and provide reassurance.
"Our thanks to those who were first at the scene, including two off duty police officers who bravely intervened to tackle and restrain the subject. Our thoughts at this time are with the family of the man who died, and those who were injured. The next of kin are currently receiving support from our family liason officers.
''The investigation continues, and anyone who’s not already spoken to us, or anyone who has video footage of the incident is asked to please contact us, and not post it on social media.
"Due to previous police contact with the subject and the victim, the constabulary is referring itself to the independent office of police conduct.
''This is a standard practice in such circumstances. In light of this, and our on going investigation, it would not be appropriate to comment further on the details of the case.''
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