Teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over attack outside Maidenhead Mosque

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was assaulted outside Maidenhead Mosque in Holmanleaze today (May 30).

The victim, a man in his 30s, is receiving treatment in hospital over the attack. Police said he had suffered serious injuries but was in a stable condition.  

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 1.40pm; where at least five police cars, a dozen officers and a police cordon remained in place at 4.30pm. First aid kits could be seen on the ground beside a silver car parked in the road. 

A statement from Islamic Trust Maidenhead on WhatsApp, seen by the Advertiser, said the incident was ‘not in any way connected to Islamic Trust Maidenhead or Maidenhead Mosque’.

Police are appealing for witnesses and have urged against sharing footage of the incident on social media.

Investigating officer detective inspector Sarah Noah said police believed the two people involved were known to each other and that there was 'no known threat to the wider public'.

DI Noah continued: “We have made an arrest and we are not looking for anyone else in relation to the stabbing.

“I am appealing to anybody who witnessed what happened to please contact us.”

“We have made an arrest and we are not looking for anyone else in relation to this assault.

“I am appealing to anybody who witnessed what happened to please contact us.”

“I would particularly like to hear from anybody who may have footage on their phones or dash-cams, which could help us in our investigation.

“Please do not share footage of the incident on social media and please do not speculate on the circumstances.

“Anybody with any information that may assist us is urged to contact Thames Valley Police, either online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250265897.

“If you don’t want to speak directly with police, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”