Man arrested after pouring petrol over woman and himself in Telford
A man was last night arrested in Telford on suspicion of attempted murder, after pouring petrol over a woman and himself at an address in Stirchley whilst making threats.
Two police officers also sustained chemical burns whilst arresting the suspect and required hospital treatment.
Police were called to the disturbance in Buttercup Close at around 12.40am.
The incident was contained within an address, and a 52 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The man is currently in custody.
Detective Sergeant Ian Rutherford said:
"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area between 11pm and 1am, particularly anyone who may have heard a disturbance from an address at around 12.40am, or who may have seen a red BMW parked at the junction of Longmeadow and Randley Avenue at this time. Anyone who saw a man, described as black, possibly carrying a fuel canister believed to be in the area at the time are also urged to contact police.
"The incident was controlled within the address, and we believe the suspect is known to the victim so we do not believe there is any wider concern for the general public."
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting incident number six of 25 March. Alternatively contact crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website crimestoppers.org.uk.
