Detectives have launched an urgent manhunt after a pubgoer was brutally stabbed by two balaclava-clad knifemen in a beer garden yesterday evening.
Emergency crews raced to the White Horse pub on North Street in Sudbury at 11.50 pm following reports of an injured man.
It is understood the victim had been knifed moments earlier at the nearby Comfortable Cow on King Street.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos as two men, armed with ‘bladed weapons’ and hiding their faces behind masks, set upon the victim.
After suffering a single stab wound to his arm, the man managed to flee for his life, with the armed duo hot on his heels as he bolted up King Street.
Suffolk Police have launched an investigation into the targeted assault, confirming that they believe the attackers and the victim were known to each other.
The victim was rushed to hospital by ambulance, where he remains today in a stable condition.
Detectives are scouring CCTV footage and conducting forensic enquiries in the area to track down the suspects.
The emergency services were called to the White Horse pub on North Street in Sudbury at 11.50pm following reports of an injured man
The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance, where he remains and is said to be in a stable condition
Police are hunting two men in connection with the stabbing.
The first suspect is described as at least 5ft 6in tall, of skinny build, wearing a black Adidas-style hooded top and a balaclava.
Suspect two is shorter than 5ft 6in, of slim build, wearing all-black clothing and a balaclava.
Officers have issued an appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant CCTV, doorbell camera, or dashcam footage from the area at the time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Suffolk police and quote crime reference 37/22007/26.
The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form.