Man stabbed after crash in Walsall

It happened on Victoria Road in Darlaston last night (21 Nov).

The attack happened on Victoria Road, Darlaston.
Author: Molly HookingsPublished 22nd Nov 2023

Police have launched an investigation after a man was attacked following a collision in Walsall.

Officers were called to Victoria Road, Darlaston, just after 8pm yesterday (Tuesday) to a report that a collision had happened and a man was being attacked by a group of masked men.

The 32-year-old was taken to hospital with serious injuries including stab wounds and his condition is described as critical.

It's believed that the suspects left in a vehicle and we are now working to trace all those involved.

The road is currently closed as forensic specialists examine the scene.

DI Kat Sibley said: "We are in the early stages of our investigation and continue to work to understand the circumstances that led to yesterday's attack.

"We will be trawling CCTV and making enquiries to establish what's happened.

"The man remains in hospital after this brutal and sustained attack and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed what happened to come forward."

The West Midlands Police website said: "We are appealing to anyone who may have dashcam, CCTV or video footage to get in touch. You can do this by calling us on 101 and quoting log 4727 21/11/23.

"You can also contact us on Live Chat through our website. If you'd prefer to leave information anonymously you can do this by calling Crimestoppers the independent charity on 0800 555 111."

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