A MAN was rushed to hospital late last night after he sustained several stab wounds outside a pub near Wokingham train station. 

Thames Valley Police were called to reports of a man being stabbed in the street outside The Station Tap at around 9.50pm.

Police officers arrived on the scene on April 1 to a fight which broke out between five people.

The victim, a man in his late 20s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains in a stable condition. 

Bracknell News:

An 18-year-old man from Farnborough, Hampshire, has been arrested on suspicion of causing grevious bodily harm with intent. 

He remains in police custody.

Thames Valley Police believe the attackers jumped out of a dark coloured hatchback car and stabbed the victim before fleeing the scene. 

Investigating officer Detective Inspector Ash Mohmood, of Force CID at Reading, said: “We are in the very early stages of this investigation and have arrested one person in connection with the incident.

“I am appealing to anybody who witnessed the assault, or who believes they know anybody involved, to call police. 

Bracknell News:

“The victim suffered serious, but thankfully not life-threatening injuries, and remains in hospital.

“I believe that a group of men jumped out of a dark-coloured hatchback vehicle, possibly a Ford Fiesta or Volkswagen Polo to attack the victim before making their escape.

“They are all aged in their late teens to early twenties and were wearing hooded tops.

“This is, of course, a concerning incident, but I would like to reassure the community that I believe this to be an isolated incident.

“I would urge anybody who has any information about the incident, no matter how insignificant you may think this is, to contact police.

“There will be a continued police presence in the area while our investigation continues. Please do not hesitate to speak to one of our officers if you have any concerns or any information that may assist the investigation.

“We are also aware that there may be images of the incident circulating via social media.

“I would urge members of the public not to share as it is disrespectful to those affected and the images or footage may be used as evidence in court.”

If you have any information about the incident please contact the 24-hour Thames Valley Police non-emergency number 101 quoting reference URN 1423 (1/4).

If you do not wish to speak with police directly, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or make a report online.

A scene-watch remains in place in Station Road near to the railway station.