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| Warning over 'dangerous' knifeman | Warning over 'dangerous' knifeman |
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| Police hunting a man suspected of two knife attacks in Swansea have warned the public not to approach him as he is "extremely dangerous". | Police hunting a man suspected of two knife attacks in Swansea have warned the public not to approach him as he is "extremely dangerous". |
| Detectives have issued a photograph of Marc Stephens, 38, and warned that he is thought to carry a large knife at all times. | |
| Police said he had "caused significant injury" to two victims in separate stabbings in the city centre. | Police said he had "caused significant injury" to two victims in separate stabbings in the city centre. |
| They have issued an urgent appeal for information on his whereabouts. | They have issued an urgent appeal for information on his whereabouts. |
| His last known address was in Gorseinon, but police believe he is in the Swansea or Neath areas. | |
| Police said that on 28 June and again on 11 July, he approached friends in Swansea to demand money. | |
| When they refused, officers said he pulled a knife on them. Neither was seriously hurt, although one needed hospital treatment. | |
| Det Insp Andy Hughes of Swansea CID said: "We have information that Stephens carries a large knife everywhere he goes. | Det Insp Andy Hughes of Swansea CID said: "We have information that Stephens carries a large knife everywhere he goes. |
| "He has used it recently on two separate occasions and caused significant injury to both victims. | "He has used it recently on two separate occasions and caused significant injury to both victims. |
| "I have no doubt that if this individual is not caught quickly even more people could be placed in danger." | "I have no doubt that if this individual is not caught quickly even more people could be placed in danger." |
| Contact Swansea Police on 01792 456999 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. | Contact Swansea Police on 01792 456999 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. |