An investigation has been launched after a teenager was attacked in a Loudwater park.

The 18-year-old man was walking along Kingsmead Recreation Ground at around 7.45pm on Friday, March 26, when he was approached by another man.

The man then cut the victim’s face with a flick knife, and the victim fled the scene.

He suffered a laceration to his face that required stitches following treatment at Wycombe Hospital.

The attacker is described as a black man wearing black gloves at the time.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to get in touch on 101 with reference 43210129029.

You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.