Two arrested following stabbing in Prees near Whitchurch
Two men have been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident at Prees, near Whitchurch at the weekend.
Police arrested the men, aged 25 and 28, last night on suspicion of assault, causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
A 29-year-old man received serious stab wounds to his chest and lower abdomen in the incident outside an address in Aldersey lane, Prees between 5.30am and 5.50am on Sunday.
He was initially treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken by ambulance to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. He was later transferred by air ambulance to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke where he underwent surgery.
He remains in a stable condition in the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances and today renewed their appeal for witnesses or information about what happened. The number to call is 0300 333 3000.
