A RESIDENTIAL area has been rocked this week after two men were verbally abused because of their religion before being attacked and stabbed.

The incident happened at about 10.35pm last Friday, March 17 at a bus stop in Common Road, Langley, at the end of the cul-de-sac, Mendip Close.

A group of males wielding a baseball bat and knife targeted the men, aged in their 40s and late 20s, with religiously-offensive slurs before viciously attacking them.

One of the victims was stabbed in the leg and back and the other was stabbed in the stomach.

Both men required medical treatment and were taken to hospital where they remain.

The offenders are described as a black male in his teens, about 5ft 10ins tall, of slim build and wearing a baseball cap; a black male in his late teens or early 20s, of average build and shorter than 5ft 10ins tall; a white male, of average build and wearing a dark grey tracksuit; and a male wearing a jacket who possibly had a dog with him.

Thames Valley Police believe more males wearing hooded tops were involved in the incident but they currently have no further description of them.

Investigating officer Detective Constable James Rocks, from Maidenhead CID, said: “We would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or who may be able to assist with enquiries to please come forward so that the offenders can be brought to justice for their actions.”

One resident, who wanted to remain anonymous, said: “I saw an ambulance and a man wrapped in a quilt.

“I have lived here for one and a half years and never seen anything like this.

“It was quite terrifying. I have two toddlers and I am keeping them inside always.”

The Faizan-e-Madina mosque, in Cheviot Road, at the other end of Mendip Close, said police had told them not to make a statement until the investigation was over.

If you have any information contact the police on 101.

Three boys, two aged 17 and one 15, all from Slough, have been arrested on suspicion of religiously aggravated grievous bodily harm. They have been bailed until May 13.