Man arrested after former Telford minister brutally attacked leaving him in coma

Police investigating an attack on a man in Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, arrested the 32-year-old man yesterday evening in connection with the incident.

He was arrested on suspicion of robbery and bailed pending further enquiries.

Investigations are on-going into the attack, which took place as David Charmbury, a former minister in Telford, opened up the Church of Latter Day Saints on Clopton Crescent at around 9am on Sunday, August 16.

The 45-year-old man suffered serious head injuries as he was attacked by robbers, who then stole his Mazda CX5 Sport car.

He was found by a passer-by in the road and remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.

Sergeant Samantha Price from the force's violent crime team, said: "We are still investigating what happened, but we believe the bishop was opening up the Church of Latter Day Saints when he was attacked. It is not known at this stage how many people were involved and we are continuing to appeal for more information."

The car was recovered a short time later on nearby Starling Grove and is undergoing forensic examination.

However, property from the car, including a black Iphone 4s in a silver case and an Ipad2 with a black smart cover in a black sleeve is still missing.

The father-of-two was previously a reverend at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wellington, before moving to

Mr Charmbury played a key role in the £250 million plans to create Telford's Southwater development, as well as the ongoing Lawley Village project.

He worked at Telford & Wrekin Council from 1992 for about nine years as a development surveyor.

The Bishop was a student at Meole Brace School, in Shrewsbury before attending Shrewsbury Sixth Form College.

Anyone with information which may aid the investigation should call Sergeant Sam Price on 101. Information can also be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.