Man charged over stabbing in Lichfield

Mark Scarrett of Matthews Avenue, Burntwood, has been remanded into custody following the attack in Broadbent Close at around 4am on Saturday.

The victim suffered a stab wound to his abdomen. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening and remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Scarrett has been charged with wounding with intent, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and criminal damage.

West Midlands Ambulance Service sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene.

An ambulance spokesman said: "We were called to reports of an assault. We treated one person, a man, for multiple injuries which were not believed to be life-threatening.

“He was taken to hospital for further treatment.”