A police cordon that was put in place following a shooting and stabbing near a High Wycombe village is expected to be reduced.

Thames Valley Police confirmed the news on the evening of May 11 that supervision along School Close in Downley will be relaxed, nearly 24 hours after a section of the suburb was placed was shut off from members of the public.

This is in relation to an incident that happened on May 10, when a man in his 60s was stabbed by a 54-year-old man.

The latter was then seen running along the street with a crossbow which he fired at a TVP [Thames Valley Police] officer.

The man in question was gunned down by police and taken to a nearby hospital with ‘serious, potentially life-changing injuries’ but is in a stable condition.

He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains under police supervision.

Both the man in his 60s who was stabbed, along with the police officer who was shot, have been discharged from hospital.

Following the incident, Thames Valley Police are now asking members of the public to contact the authorities with any information they might have in relation to the events that unfolded on May 10.

Senior investigating officer Detective Superintendent Kevin Brown, head of our Major Crime Unit, said: “We are investigating this incident as an absolute priority with numerous officers and members of staff involved.

“An arrest has already been made and we are not looking for anyone else.

“I would like to appeal for anyone who witnessed any part of the incident who is yet to speak to police to please do so as soon as possible.

“The incident occurred at a busy time of day so we’re sure there are likely to be many witnesses and people with information, pictures or footage relating to the incident.

 “The incident occurred at a busy time of day so I’m sure there are likely to be many witnesses and people with information, pictures or footage relating to the incident.

“If you were in School Close, the nearby park or the surrounding area from 5.45pm yesterday, please get in touch.

“You can do so by calling 101 or via our website, quoting reference number 43240217434.

“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.

“Please do not share material on social media; instead, send it to us via our website.

“A large police cordon is in place to protect the crime scene but we hope to reduce this later today; thank you to the local community for your patience and co-operation during this disruption.”