Police are stepping up their investigation after a man was stabbed in Gloucester yesterday (Saturday, January 5).

The victim remains in a serious condition in hospital following the assault.

Police were called to Stratton Road at 2.15pm and a man in his 20s was found with stab wounds and head injuries.

They are now appealing for information and dashcam footage.

Investigating officers would like to hear from anyone who was in the area of Barton Street, Stratton Road, Ryecroft Street or Upton Street at around 2pm yesterday.

Police are also keen to hear from anyone who was in the area in a vehicle with a dashcam around this time. 

Anyone with information, or who was in the listed areas at this time, can submit information online through this form: gloucestershire.police.uk/contact-us/tell-us-about-something/?incident=168&date=05-01-2019. 

Police can also be called on 101, quote incident 168 of January 5, or call independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.