A man has been arrested after a man was stabbed outside a Boots store in Slough in broad daylight on Monday.

At around 3.50pm, officers were alerted by members of the public who reported that a fight was taking place in the High Street, near to the Boots store.

A man sustained a stab wound to his leg which police have said they believed was caused by a knife.

He was rushed to hospital but has now been discharged.

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Case Investigator Deborah Rimmer, based at Slough police station said: “I am appealing for witnesses to this incident, whereby a man sustained a stab wound during an altercation.

“It took place on High Street, near to Boots, so I believe there is a high chance that it was potentially witnessed by a number of people.

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“If you think you saw this take place and have information that could help our investigation, please contact Thames Valley Police by calling 101 or reporting online, quoting reference 43210188658.

“If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 for 100% anonymity.”