A man was treated for serious stab wounds after he was attacked on New Years Eve near Dudley Castle. Police have launched an attempted murder probe into stabbing which happened at the junction of Birmingham Road and Field Road shortly after 2.30am this morning, December 31.
Paramedics treated the victim, aged in his 30s, at the scene for serious injuries. He was later rushed to hospital for further treatment.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the stabbing. He was being quizzed by detectives today.
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A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of a stabbing near to the junction of Birmingham Road and Castlegate Drive at 2.38am, two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor, with a Critical Care Paramedic attended the scene.
“On arrival we discovered one patient, a man. He was treated for serious injuries before being taken to hospital for further treatment.”
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We’ve arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was stabbed in Dudley. We were called to the junction of Birmingham Road and Field Road at just before 2.30am today (31 December).
“A man in his 30s was found with stab wounds. He has been taken to hospital to assess the severity of his injuries and receive treatment. Following quick time enquiries we’ve arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder. He’s currently in custody for questioning.
“A scene remains in place while we continue our investigations to establish exactly what happened and why. Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 360 of 31/12/24.”