Attempted murder investigation launched following stabbing in Meole Brace
West Mercia Police has launched an investigation following a stabbing which took place in the Meole Brace area of Shrewsbury yesterday evening.
Reports were received after a 16-year-old boy was found collapsed with a stab wound in Wayford Close at approximately 9.45pm.
Police attended the scene and the teenager was taken to hospital where he remains in a life threatening condition.
DCI Paul Moxley said: "This incident is understandably concerning and we are working to ascertain the exact circumstances of what happened and apprehend those responsible as quickly as possible. We are following a number of lines of enquiry and are doing everything we can to ensure those responsible are located.
"I would like to take this opportunity to reassure the local community that this is thought to be a targeted attack and we have no reason to believe there is any wider threat to the community.
"We are working to trace a number of men who were seen running away from the scene moments after the incident including one who was seen wearing a green t-shirt. Anyone who may have seen this group of men or heard or seen any type of disturbance in the Wayford Close or Stapleton Road area of Meole Brace between 9pm and 10pm yesterday evening is asked to contact police.
"Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the local community for their assistance and patience throughout the early stages of this investigation. Local officers will remain in the Meole Brace area conducting additional patrols until further notice."
Anyone with any further information is asked to call the non-emergency number 101 and quote the incident reference 775s of the 1st August.
Information can also be passed on anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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