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Two further arrests made in connection with stabbing in Oswestry

By Shropshire Live29 January 2016
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Two further arrests made in connection with stabbing in Oswestry

Police have made two further arrests in connection with an incident in Castlefields, Oswestry on Saturday, 23 January 2016, in which a man sustained serious stab wounds.

An 18-year-old man from Wrexham was arrested today and a 51-year-old man from Welshpool was arrested yesterday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, they remain in police custody at this time.

A 19-year-old man from Wrexham has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Detective Inspector Mark Jones from West Mercia Police said: "Although three arrests and one charge have been made as part of our investigation, we would still like to hear from anyone who may have information which could assist us.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 603s of 23 January 2016."

If you don't want to speak directly to police you can contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers UK. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

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