Teenager left with 'life-changing' injuries in Telford stabbing - and man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A teenager has sustained "life-changing" injuries after being stabbed in Telford in the early hours of this morning - and a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The 18-year-old man was rushed to hospital after the incident, which happened in St John Street, Wellington, at 2.55am.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is currently in police custody.
Enquiries are ongoing and police are appealing for witnesses.
Detective Inspector Jo Whitehead said: “We know there were a number of people in the area at the time and I would ask anyone who has not yet spoken to us to get in contact.”
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A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “We were called at 2:52am to reports of a stabbing in Glebe Street in Wellington. We sent an ambulance and paramedic officer to the scene. We treated one patient, a man, for serious injuries before taking him to hospital for further treatment.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 66s 271219.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
