Garden fork used in attack on Oswestry victim, 31

A 31-year-old man was stabbed with a garden fork after being confronted by three men at his home in Oswestry. The attack happened in Greenfield Square, Morda, at about 11am on Friday.

He was threatened and then jabbed in the leg with the fork, suffering a minor wound to his shin and a cut hand. He was treated at the scene of the incident by paramedics.

Police investigating the incident said today they were looking for a silver Volvo S40 car which pulled up outside the address at around the time of the incident.

The three attackers are thought to have arrived at the man's address in the vehicle.

One of them is believed to have walked with a pronounced limp.

Detective Constable Mick Everest, the investigating officer, urged anyone with information about the attack to come forward to police.

"I am anxious to receive any information from people who may have spotted the silver Volvo car or its occupants near the address on Friday morning," said DC Everest.

"I would urge them to contact Oswestry CID by calling 101.

"Information can also be given to the Crimestoppers hotline number 0800 555 111."

A 37-year-old man has been arrested by police on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

The man was given police bail while police inquiries continue.