Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, after an incident in Bedford in the early hours of yesterday morning (Saturday).
Police were called to Prebend Street around 1.15am after being told a man has been found seriously injured there.
It was first thought he had been involved in a road accident, but he was also found with a suspected stab wound and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Two men, one is his 50s and one in his 30s, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and are currently in police custody for questioning.
Detective constable Jessica Benham, investigating, said: “We are looking to establish the circumstances which caused this man’s injuries and are particularly interested in a grey Ford S-MAX and a white Mercedes Vito.
“We have made two arrests in connection with this and are pursuing several lines of enquiry.
“If you have any information, then please get in touch right away.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or report online, quoting reference 40/56843/22.
