Man arrested after stabbing in Tamworth

Two were hurt in Fazeley last week

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Author: Alex HulsePublished 20th May 2024

A man has been arrested after two other men were stabbed in Tamworth.

At about 11pm on Friday 17 May, Staffordshire Police say they were called by West Midlands Ambulance Service who were treating two men with injuries on Coleshill Street.

It was reported that the suspect attacked both of the victims following an earlier argument.

Neither of their injuries were deemed life-threatening or life-changing.

A 22-year-old man, from Tamworth, was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

He was questioned in custody and released on conditional police bail while enquiries continue.

A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "We’re continuing to look over CCTV, speak to people in the area and carry out enquiries as part of our investigation into what happened.

"Anyone with any information that can help us is asked to call 101, quoting incident 819 of 17 May, or by messaging us using Live Chat.

"To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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