A teenager was stabbed after being assaulted by a gang wearing hoodies in Arborfield on Friday night.
Now, Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward to help catch the gang behind the attack.
The 19-year-old had being using the late night Leopard bus from Reading. He got off at Baird Road, Arborfield – almost opposite The Bramshill Hunt pub – at about 11pm.
He carried on walking down Baird Road, but police say that as he reached the junction with Valon Road the victim was assaulted by a group of men.
During the incident, he sustained a single stab wound to the chest and is currently in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
Investigating officer Det Sgt Jonathan Chandler said: “The offenders are four white men in their twenties. They were all wearing hooded tops.
“I would appeal to anyone who saw a group of men in the vicinity of Baird Road or Valon Road at about 11pm last night or anyone with any other information to please contact police.
“The easiest way to do this is by calling 101 or by visiting your nearest police station.
‘We believe the offenders may know the victim and therefore this is not a random attack.
“Residents might see an increased police presence in the area as we conduct house-to-house enquiries and take statements from witnesses.
“If you have information about the incident but do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.”
