Attempted murder suspect arrested after house repossession bailiff stabbed

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a bailiff carrying out a house repossession was stabbed in Cradley Heath today.

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Police were called to Victoria Gardens at just after 11.30am this morning to reports of a man with a serious stab wound.

The 57-year-old bailiff was conducting a house repossession when he was attacked by a man at the address. He was taken to hospital where he was being treated this afternoon.

A 46-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.

Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the stabbing.