Two arrested after double stabbing in Cradley Heath sees road closed and traffic diversions
Two men have been arrested after a double stabbing in Cradley Heath on Sunday evening.
Emergency services were called to Cradley Heath High Street amid reports of a 'serious incident' on Sunday evening. As a result the B4173 Cradley Road to Corngreaves Road remain closed on Monday (August 4).
Police responded to a call saying a 42-year-old man had been found with a stab wound at around 8.20pm on Sunday, before receiving a second call saying a 22-year-old had also been found with stab injuries nearby.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to reports of a stabbing on High Street in Cradley Heath at 8.17pm and sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor with critical care paramedic and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford to the scene.
"On arrival, crews found a man with life-threatening injuries. After receiving advanced trauma care from ambulance staff, he was conveyed to hospital via land ambulance."
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "Two men have been arrested after disorder in Cradley Heath.
"We were called at around 8.20pm last night (3 Aug) to High Street. A 42-year-old man was found with a stab wound.
"We then received a second call that a 22-year-old man had been found with stab injuries nearby.
"Both men were taken to hospital for treatment and their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
"They have both been arrested on attempted murder and will be questioned in due course.
"Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting 3908 of 3 Aug."
