The big picture: The stabbing, which will do nothing to ease resident concerns about town centre safety at night, occurred around 11:58pm on Saturday, 21 September:
Police believe it followed an altercation involving a group of males.
The victim sustained two puncture wounds to his leg.
His condition is serious but, thankfully, not life-threatening.
Key details:
The suspects were wearing grey or dark clothing with their hoods up.
They fled on foot, some towards Upper Brook Street and Dial Lane.
Police do not believe this was a random attack.
What they're saying: Suffolk Police stated, "Officers are not treating this as a random attack and believe that the parties involved are known to each other."
How to help: Witnesses or anyone with information should contact Suffolk Police, quoting reference 37/53965/24:
Phone: Call 101
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org
The bottom line: Police are urging the public to come forward with any information that could assist their investigation into this serious assault.
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