Gloucestershire Constabulary has arrested two women following a suspected stabbing on Saturday night that left a man with serious injuries.
Incident and arrests
Officers were called to the roundabout on Evesham Road, Bishops Cleeve, near Cheltenham, just after 22:00 BST on Saturday after reports that a man had sustained a serious injury. The suspect left the scene, prompting a search that involved armed officers.
Police later made two arrests:
- Woman in her 20s arrested on suspicion of attempted murder — detained at about 05:20 BST on Sunday near Winchcombe.
- Woman in her 50s arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice — also in police custody.
The force confirmed the man was taken to hospital and is in a stable condition. Officers say the victim and the suspected perpetrator knew one another and that no other suspects are being sought in connection with the incident.
Local impact and ongoing police activity
Scene guards remained in place on Sunday at the roundabout while officers carried out enquiries. The presence of cordons and police activity on a busy junction was likely to have affected local journeys and caused concern among residents in Bishops Cleeve and surrounding areas.
Investigations are continuing and the two women remain in custody as inquiries progress.
| Detail | Known information |
|---|---|
| Location | Roundabout on Evesham Road, Bishops Cleeve (near Cheltenham) |
| Time reported | Just after 22:00 BST on Saturday |
| Arrests | Woman (20s) – attempted murder; Woman (50s) – perverting the course of justice |
| Victim | Man, in hospital and in a stable condition |
Anyone with information relevant to the incident should contact Gloucestershire Constabulary through the usual channels. Where immediate danger is suspected, members of the public are advised to call 999.
