Two men have been arrested following an assault of a man at the Reggae Land Festival in Milton Keynes.

Thames Valley Police confirmed the two arrests were made in connection with an incident that happened at about 8.50pm on Sunday (4/8).

The incident saw a man assaulted in the main arena at The National Bowl, and after medical staff attended the scene, the injured man was taken to hospital with stab wounds. He is now stable and recovering.

Police have confirmed that two men, aged 29 and 31-years-old and both from Milton Keynes, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, public order offences and drug offences. They both remain in custody.

Investigating officer Detective Inspector Graeme Williams, based at Milton Keynes police station, said, “We understand that this may cause concern to the community but we still believe that this was a targeted attack and there is no risk to festivalgoers or the wider public.

“We have been working very closely with the event organisers and their security team, and we are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.

“If anyone has mobile phone footage, or anything that may help us with our investigation, please come forward.

“If you witnessed the assault or have any other information and haven’t already spoken to a police officer, please call 101, or visit our website, quoting investigation reference number 20240726-1285.”