Man left fighting for his life as police make attempted murder arrest in Telford
A man is fighting for his life after being attacked in an incident being treated as attempted murder.
Telford Police said that the incident had taken place in Westerdale Close in Doseley, Telford.
Officers said they were called to the close at around 8pm on Tuesday, April 5.
They said that when they arrived a 44-year-old man from Telford was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Another man, aged in his 50s, was taken to the Princess Royal Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Detective Sergeant Chris Henry said: “We believe this to have been an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the public.
“Officers remain at Westerdale Close while investigations continue.
“We are asking anyone who saw the incident or captured anything on dash cam or CCTV that could assist enquiries to please get in touch.”
West Midlands Ambulance Service said they had sent three ambulances to the scene with a spokesman saying: "We were called at 8.04pm on Tuesday to reports of an incident on Grizedale Drive in Doseley.
"Three ambulances and a paramedic officer attended the scene. Upon arrival we found two men. The first man was in a critical condition, he received treatment on scene and was conveyed to hospital for further treatment. The second man had sustained potentially serious injuries, he received treatment on scene and was conveyed to hospital for further assessment.”
Anyone with information can call DS Henry on 01952 214735, email christopher.henry@westmercia.police.uk or visit the West Mercia Police website quoting incident 580 of April 5.
Alternatively, if you have information contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
