Appeal following man being stabbed in Telford

We are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed at a fireworks display in Donnington, Telford yesterday (Saturday 8 November).

Around 8:30pm we received a report of an assault at the playing field on Wellington Road.

When officers arrived, it was established that a 20-year-old man had been stabbed.

He was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

Detective Inspector Stephen Goddard said: “I know an incident such as this can be extremely distressing, especially for the people who will have been at the event last night. Please be assured that a thorough investigation is now on going.

“Acts of such violence are not welcome in our communities, and I ask that people who may have seen the incident happen or have any information that would help with our investigation to please come forward”.

Please call 01952 214735 or email [email protected] quoting 453_i of 8 November.

Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously by ringing 0800 555 111 or visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org