A GROUP of balaclava-wearing attackers stabbed a teenage boy in Highworth's High Street.

Police responded to 999 calls about the injured victim at around 8.30pm on Thursday by sending officers, the NPAS helicopter and dog units to investigate the scene of the stabbing.

No-one has been arrested so far.

A spokesman said: "We responded to reports that a teenager had been injured in Highworth High Street, following a confrontation with a group of males who were reportedly wearing balaclavas and carrying weapons.

"The teenager was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries which were not described as life-threatening."

One person in the area at the time told the Adver: "There was a row near the Co-op and the masked boys went into the High Street, near the King and Queen.

"They stabbed another youth who was bleeding and ended up near the Turkish Barbers. That part was cordoned off because officers found evidence there."

Detective Inspector Rachel Hardy added: “It’s vital that we hear from anyone who was in Highworth High Street last night at the time of the incident.

"The young victim is lucky not to have sustained very serious injuries.

“We are asking anyone who was driving through the area of High Street and Swindon Street at the time to contact us if you have dash cam footage you can share.

“It is likely that someone knows about who was involved in the incident and we would urge them to come forward with the information.”

Anyone with information about who might be responsible for the attack, or any witnesses, should call police on 101 quoting log 54220097673, or leave information anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555111