Police Swarm Nottingham Street After Daylight Stabbing
Emergency services rushed to a residential street in Nottingham after a man was stabbed multiple times in a serious broad-daylight assault. The incident occurred on Abbotsford Drive in the St Ann's area at approximately 12.50pm on Monday, November 10.
Nottinghamshire Police and the East Midlands Ambulance Service quickly cordoned off the scene as they began their investigation into the shocking attack. A man was discovered with multiple stab wounds and received immediate medical attention.
Police Appeal for Witnesses to Serious Assault
Chief Inspector Dean Gallacher of Nottinghamshire Police confirmed that a dedicated team of detectives is working to piece together the events leading up to, during, and after the stabbing. He directly appealed to the public for assistance.
"We want to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything which could assist our inquiries," Gallacher stated. He emphasised that no piece of information is too small and urged people to come forward "without delay."
The police have provided specific contact details for anyone with information. Witnesses are asked to call 101, quoting incident number 292 of 10 November 2025. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Reassurance for the Local Community
In response to the incident, which will understandably cause concern among local residents, police have moved to provide reassurance. Chief Inspector Gallacher confirmed that authorities currently believe this to be an isolated incident with no wider risk to the general public.
To bolster this reassurance and maintain a visible presence, Nottinghamshire Police have announced they will be increasing patrols in the St Ann's area while the investigation continues. The cordon on Abbotsford Drive remained in place for several hours as forensic officers conducted their work at the scene.
