Man, 33, stabbed in Dudley town centre and left in hospital with serious injuries
A man has been left with serious injuries after being stabbed in Dudley town centre last night.
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Emergency services rushed to the scene of a reported stabbing in New Street, Dudley, at around 8.30pm.
On arrival, officers discovered a 33-year-old man who had sustained knife-related injuries that are thought not to be life-threatening.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We're investigating after a man was stabbed in Dudley town centre last night.
"We were called to New Street at around 8.30pm. The victim, aged 33, was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. The offender is believed to have left the area on foot."
West Midlands Police have now launched an appeal into the incident, asking anyone with CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to get in touch.
The spokesperson continued: "CCTV from the area is being examined, and officers remain at the scene today carrying out further enquiries.
"At this stage, we believe it to be an isolated incident with no risk to the wider public, but we will be carrying reassurance patrols in the area today."
The area remained closed this morning, with traffic being diverted away from New Street and Tower Street as police continue to investigate.
The route was open to traffic again at lunchtime.
Anyone with information can get in contact with the police via their 101 number, or via the Live Chat service on their website, quoting log 4829 of 11 April.
