Two arrested following Trowbridge stabbing as police search for third suspect

Wiltshire Police have arrested two men in connection with a stabbing in Trowbridge that left a man in his 20s with potentially life-changing injuries.

Detectives are continuing their investigation and are appealing to the public for information to help locate a third suspect, named as 47-year-old Redouane Bendhiyaf.

The incident happened shortly before 2pm on Saturday, October 31, beneath a bridge on a footpath near Tesco Extra in County Way, Trowbridge.

A man in his 20s suffered potentially life-changing injuries during the attack and continues to receive medical care in hospital.

Two men have since been arrested in connection with the incident. Both have been granted conditional bail while police enquiries continue.

However, Redouane Bendhiyaf remains outstanding, and detectives are asking anyone who knows where he is or has information about his whereabouts to contact police.

Detective Sergeant Jonathan Dean described the incident as a concerning attack that left a man seriously injured.

He said: "This was a concerning attack which left a man seriously injured. We are continuing to appeal to the public for support in identifying the remaining suspect."

Police have warned members of the public not to approach Bendhiyaf if they see him.

Officers are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who was in the County Way area of Trowbridge at around 2pm on Saturday, October 31, and may have witnessed the incident.

Detectives are also appealing for anyone with relevant dashcam footage from the area around the time of the stabbing to come forward.

Anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the outstanding suspect is asked to contact Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 54260131241.

Anyone who sees Bendhiyaf and knows where he is currently located should call 999.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue efforts to establish the full circumstances surrounding the attack.