A WOMAN was allegedly stabbed in a park in broad daylight as police name a man they are looking for on suspicion of attempted murder.
The victim was rushed to hospital with stab wounds on her hand and torso and is still receiving treatment.
Police have named a man they are searching for on suspicion of attempting to murder a woman in a parkCredit: Dyfed Powys Police
Police conduct a search of Carmarthen Park following an alleged stabbing of a womanCredit: Alamy
The alleged stabbing occurred on Thursday at 4pm in Carmarthen Park, south , and officers are treating the attack as attempted murder.
Local have launched an investigation into the reported assault and are seeking James Mckenna, 57.
He is believed to be a Carmarthen local but also has connections to .
Officers urged members of the public not to approach the suspect.
Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Officers continue to investigate an attempted murder following an incident in Carmarthen Park between 3pm-4pm yesterday afternoon (29 January).
“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 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.”
The cops added that there would be an increased police presence in the area.
Detective Chief Superintendent Ross Evans added: “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, , and the public.
Local police said there would be more patrols in the area following the alleged attackCredit: Alamy
“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.”
The woman was taken to hospital with stab wounds to her hand and torsoCredit: Dyfed Powys Police
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