Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for help following an incident in which a householder was injured after disturbing a potential burglar, who may have been trying to enter his home in Keynsham.
It happened at about 3pm last Thursday afternoon, 29th August, in Willow Walk.
The victim had gone to collect something from his conservatory and saw a man trying the door handle.
When he challenged the suspect, the would-be intruder turned and slashed the victim with what appeared to be a Stanley knife.
The suspect then jumped over the garden fence into a neighbour’s garden before running from the area.
He is described as a white man, about 5ft 4ins tall, in his 20s and wearing a black cap, grey hooded top and black jogging bottoms.
The victim was taken to hospital for stitches for a slash wound, not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the Willow Walk area around the time of the incident who may have information to help their enquiries.
If you are able to help, call 101 quoting 5219199195.
