Urgent hunt for ‘extremely dangerous’ man, 45, after horror stabbing near Co-op with public warned ‘do NOT approach’

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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Police have launched a desperate appeal to find a man in connection with a terrifying stabbing.

Simon McHugh, age 45, is believed to have been involved in the stabbing – which left a man in his 30s fighting for his life.

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The attack took place at 10.30pm on Westdale Lane, outside a Co-op in Gedling on May 6.

Police have described McHugh as “extremely dangerous”.

McHugh is 6ft tall and was last seen wearing a black hoodie and and tracksuit bottoms that are ripped at the left knee.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a wanted man in connection with a stabbing in Gedling last night.

“Members of the public are being urged not to approach Simon McHugh, aged 45, who is around 6ft tall, last seen wearing a black hoodie and black shorts.

“Police believe the man to be extremely dangerous and are calling on anyone with information to immediately contact the police.

“Anyone with information should call 999 or 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Nottinghamshire Police Chief Inspector Jo Elbourne has issues a statement to the public urging them to remain calm.

The Chief Inspector said: “We would like to reassure the public that a thorough investigation is taking place to determine what has happened.

“There will be a cordon in place for some time while these investigations take place.

“We are calling for anyone with information or who saw what happened and has not yet come forward to please get in touch.

“We know a number of people were in the area at the time of the incident.

“Our thoughts remain with the family of the man who has been attacked during this extremely difficult time.”

The reasons behind the stabbing remain unknown as of May 7.

However, the number of stabbings in the UK has been steadily rising over recent years.

Incidents in Clapham and Enfield, as well as further afield in Derby, have been widely reported over recent months.

One incident even saw an attacker filming their crime on an iPhone, whilst inside a restaurant in north-west London.

The attacker in that case was disarmed by the restaurant’s owner Mehmet Algul.

The incident had started with a terrifying car chase, which culminated in the attacker following his victim into the Lezziz Turkish Grill.