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Police probe double stabbing in West Bromwich park which left two men in hospital

An investigation was launched when two men were stabbed when violence broke out in a Black Country park.

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The two men were stabbed on Sunday afternoon

West Midlands Police said two men aged in their 30s were injured during the disorder in Hill Top Park, in West Bromwich, yesterday afternoon.

As a probe got underway officers set up a cordon near the Witton Lane entrance at the park in Hill Top.

The force stated: "We were called to disorder in Hill Top park, West Bromwich, around 1pm - two men in their 30s have been taken to hospital for treatment to stab injuries.

"The scene of the disorder is being held for forensic examination at the gates of the park on Witton Lane."

West Midlands Ambulance Service added: "We were called to near Holloway Bank, West Bromwich, to reports of a stabbing at 1.06pm. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended.

" Our crews treated two patients, both men, who had sustained serious injuries. They received trauma care on scene before being conveyed on blue lights to hospital for further emergency care."

Anyone with information about the incident should contact the police via its website quoting log 1801 of 12/2 or by phoning Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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