Police make further arrests following stabbing in Telford
Police officers investigating disorder in which a man was stabbed in Telford earlier this month have made two more arrests.
A 32-year-old man and a 16-year-boy, both from Telford, were arrested earlier today on suspicion of violent disorder. They are currently in police custody.
Police were called at 11.46pm on 14 April to a report of a group of men fighting in Woollam Road, Arleston, Telford.
A 32-year-old man from Telford received stab wounds to his chest in the incident. He was treated in hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
Two people were previously charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in connection with the incident. They appeared at Telford Magistrates Court on 18 April and were remanded in custody. They will appear at Shrewsbury Crown Court on 16 May.
Detective Inspector Mark Bellamy said: "We believe that there were more people involved in this incident and we are continuing to investigate. I would appeal for anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that can help us to catch those responsible to contact us.
"We're especially keen to speak to the driver of a white vehicle who took an injured man to the Princess Royal Hospital following the incident.
"We are aware that this incident has caused a great deal of concern in the local community and officers are continuing to work with local people and carry out high visibility patrols in the area to provide reassurance."
If you can provide information to help with the investigation please call 101 and quote incident 819s of 14 April 2016. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org
