A man in his 20s is in hospital with a slash wound to his back after violence erupted in Kirkwall Spur, Slough yesterday evening at 6.15pm.

He is currently being treated in hospital and is in a stable condition.

An 18-year-old man from Slough has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and is currently in custody.

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Georgina Adey, said: “I am appealing for witnesses to this incident, or anyone who has information about what happened, to please come forward.

“I would like to reassure the public that there is no wider risk, as we believe this was a targeted incident and an arrest has also been made."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101, make a report online, quoting reference 43200264983 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.