A man in his twenties suffered stab wounds to his head and neck after being attacked by five people in Milton Keynes.

The victim was walking through an alleyway off Oldbrook Boulevard, in Oldbrook, at around 3.40pm on Thursday (September 17).

He stopped to answer his phone, when five unknown offenders attacked him.

He was then pushed to the floor before being kicked and punched.

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The victim also sustained minor stab wounds to his head and neck in the attack.

He attended hospital for treatment but has since been discharged.

The victim recalls the description of just one of the offenders. They are described as a black male, aged between 16 and 18, and was dressed in a grey hooded top with the hood up, and grey tracksuit bottoms.

Investigating officer, PC Barry Gargett, of Milton Keynes police station, said: “I am appealing for witnesses to this incident of assault, which was a terrifying experience for the victim.

“If anyone was in the area at the time of this incident and believes they have any information relating to it, please contact us.

“Alternatively, if anyone thinks they may have seen or heard something in relation to this, please make a report.

“You can do this by calling Thames Valley Police on 101, and quoting reference 43200292633. You can also make a report online, or call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”