Attempted murder arrest after man stabbed on coach on M6 Toll near Cannock

An arrest has been made after a man was stabbed on a coach on the M6 Toll near Cannock.

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Staffordshire Police officers were called at 8.15am today (February 15) to reports a man had been stabbed in the shoulder on the M6 Toll southbound between junctions T8 and T7, south of Cannock.

The M6 Toll. Photo: Steve Leath
The M6 Toll. Photo: Steve Leath

The man was taken to hospital, where his condition is stable and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "A 41-year-old man from Northumberland was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and remains in custody.

"The M6 Toll was closed for a short time but has been re-opened."