Man found seriously injured in Shrewsbury
Police today issued an urgent appeal for information after a man was found seriously injured on an old canal footpath in Shrewsbury.
A 43-year-old man was found with a serious head injury lying on the old canal footpath between Ditherington Road and Telford Way shortly before 1am. Police were alerted by a 999 call from a member of the public.
The man was taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and has since been transferred to the North Staffs Hospital in Stoke. His condition is said to be critical.
A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and is in custody at Shrewsbury police station.
The area has been cordoned off by police who are conducting a search of the location.
Detective Sergeant Jonathan Matthews said: "We are appealing for any information which might assist our investigation into what appears to be a very serious assault.
"In particular, we want to hear from anyone who was in the area of Ditherington Road at about 12.45am today who may have seen any suspicious activity.
"I urge anyone who can help to contact Shrewsbury CID by calling 101, or alternatively, to contact the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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