Dyfed-Powys Police are seeking James McKenna, 57, in connection with an attempted murder in Carmarthen Park, Wales. A woman was stabbed and hospitalized. McKenna, a resident with ties to Ireland, is the subject of a public appeal for information.
Police in Wales investigating an attempted murder after a woman was allegedly stabbed in a park in broad daylight are trying to locate a man with a connection to Ireland . The victim was rushed to hospital with stab injuries to her hand and torso after the alleged assault in Carmarthen Park at approximately 4pm on Thursday afternoon.
She continues to receive treatment in hospital in a stable condition. Dyfed-Powys Police have now revealed they’re hunting for 57-year-old James Mckenna in relation to the incident. Two photographs of the suspect have been circulated. He’s a Carmarthen resident but maintains links to Ireland. Earlier today, it was confirmed that officers will maintain a continued presence at Picton Terrace and Carmarthen Park whilst investigations proceed. Authorities are urging anyone with information about James’ location to contact police without delay, and have cautioned against approaching the suspect, reports Wales Online. A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police stated: ‘Officers continue to investigate an attempted murder following an incident in Carmarthen Park between 3pm-4pm yesterday afternoon . A woman was taken to hospital where she remains in a stable condition. ‘Officers are continuing to carry out extensive enquiries and are now appealing for help in locating 57-year-old James McKenna, who is wanted in connection with the incident. ‘James is local to the Carmarthen area, but is known to have connections to Ireland. Enquiries with ports and transport hubs have also been undertaken. ‘He is described as a white, British male, 5 foot 7 inches tall, bald, with white facial hair. ‘If you have any information that could help us locate James, please get in touch via the designated information portal linked below. ‘If you see James, please do not approach him, but contact us immediately.’ Detective Chief Superintendent Ross Evans stated: ‘We understand that this incident is a cause of concern for the people of Carmarthen. I want to reassure you that we are doing everything possible to locate James and bring the incident to a swift conclusion. ‘Extra patrols were put in place around school closing time to provide reassurance to pupils, parents, teachers, and the public. ‘I want to reiterate that this is an isolated incident, and any additional patrols are for reassurance only. Additional policing resources will be seen in the town as enquiries progress. ‘This type of incident is highly unusual for the area, and I want to be clear that we will not tolerate violence of any sort in our community. ‘We know that the scene presence at Picton Terrace in particular has caused some disruption to residents. We apologise for this necessary step, and hope to release the scenes as soon as possible. ‘Thank you to the local Carmarthen community for your patience and understanding while we continue to carry out our enquiries. ‘Finally, to James – if you see this message, I encourage you to make yourself known to us at the earliest opportunity so that this matter can be resolved swiftly.’ Anyone with information can contact police online, via the designated portal: Public Portal, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys. police. uk, or by phoning 101, or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
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