Attempted murder arrest after boat stabbing
Getty ImagesA 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing onboard a boat, police have said.
A man in his 30s was airlifted to hospital with "serious injuries" after the attack, according to Surrey Police.
Witnesses reported that multiple men were involved in an altercation on a boat in Walton-on-Thames at about 17:00 BST on Wednesday, the force said.
Officers asked anybody who witnessed the incident, near The Anglers pub on Manor Road, to come forward.
"We appreciate that the police activity may cause concern and distress amongst local residents," said Insp David Richardson, who is leading the investigation.
"We would like to reassure you that we are working diligently to establish the circumstances of what happened."
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