Man, 20, arrested after stabbing leaves victim with life-changing injuries
The victim was taken to hospital with injuries believed to be life-changing
A man has been left with “life-changing” injuries after being stabbed in Walsall.
Police were called to Jessel Road at around 3.35pm on Tuesday (August 25) following reports that a man had been stabbed.
The victim was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds, which police said are “believed to be life-changing”.
West Midlands Police said a 20-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of wounding.
He remained in police custody on Wednesday while officers continued to question him.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing is ongoing.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We’ve arrested a suspect after a man was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds.
“Officers were called to reports that a man had been stabbed on Jessel Road, Walsall, at 3.35pm yesterday.
“He was taken to hospital with injuries believed to be life-changing.
“A 20-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of wounding. He remains in custody for questioning.”
Anyone who was in the area at the time or has information which could help the investigation is being urged to contact West Midlands Police on 101 or through Live Chat, quoting crime number 20/376153/26.