«Breaking News» Dog walker, 71, is stabbed yards from Welsh lion enclosure

A walker was stabbed as he took his dogs on a path next to a lion enclosure at a wildlife park.

The man, 71, was attacked near the Borth Wild Animal Kingdom in the Welsh countryside on the path leading to the enclosure.

Police say 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attack at Borth, near Aberystwyth, Mid Wales.

The 60-year-old man was stabbed just yards from the entrance to Borth Animal Kingdom earlier today. The victim was airlifted to hospital 

A 71-year-old man was stabbed and injured on a path near the Animalarium in Borth, Wales

Police arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the stabbing near the animal park

The incident took place at around 9.50am today. 

The 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily jarm. 

Cllr Gwenllian Ashley said the whole community has been left in shock following the stabbing.

Cllr Ashley said: 'I had just got home from Aberystwyth and my phone went off and it was my daughter asking if I had heard what had happened.

'I was walking later and people stopped to talk about it and everyone is just really shocked.

'It's a very close-knit community and things like this just don't happen around here. It's just so rare - it's not like we have gang violence or anything like that in Borth.

'The area it happened in is a very quiet area and is a lane that goes from the main road. People often go that way to walk to church or walk their dogs.

'I think it's important that people continue on as normal and aren't scared.'

Detective Inspector Jon Rees, senior investigating officer at Dyfed-Powys Police, said officers will remain in the village carrying out enquiries.

Cllr Gwenllian Ashley, pictured, said locals are shocked by today's stabbing 

DI Rees said: 'There has been a heavy police presence in Borth since this morning and officers remain in the village this afternoon to carry out house to house enquiries and establish more information about the attack.

'We made a swift arrest following the report to us and I would like to reassure the community we are not looking for anyone else at this time.

'I understand this is a concerning incident and would encourage anyone who is worried to speak to any police officer or PCSO in the area, who will be happy to help you.'

Police initially said the injured man was aged 60 but it has since emerged he is 71.

The footpath leading to the lions at Borth Animal Kingdom was closed this morning due to the incident.

In a statement earlier, the zoo said: 'Due to a serious incident on the land adjacent to the zoo, Not related to the zoo in any way.

'The footpath leading to the lions has been cordoned off by the police. So there will be no access to members of the public.

'We will let you know when this has been lifted. Many apologies for those wishing to visit our lions today.'

The attraction later said the path had been reopened. 

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https://hienalouca.com/2019/03/01/dog-walker-71-is-stabbed-yards-from-welsh-lion-enclosure/
Main photo article A walker was stabbed as he took his dogs on a path next to a lion enclosure at a wildlife park.
The man, 71, was attacked near the Borth Wild Animal Kingdom in the Welsh countryside on the path leading to the enclosure.
Police say 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attack...

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