Two men and woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Lichfield stabbing
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Lichfield.
Staffordshire Police officers were called to a property in Reynolds Close shortly before 11.30pm on Saturday.
They were called by West Midlands Ambulance Service to reports of a man being stabbed.
A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Two men, both 20, and a woman, 49, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in police custody today.
A spokesman from Staffordshire Police said: "Officers attended a property in Reynolds Close shortly before 11:30pm on Saturday, May 2, after receiving a call from colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service reporting a man had been stabbed.
"A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital by paramedics where he remains in a critical condition.
"Two men – aged 20 and from Lichfield – remain in police custody alongside a 49-year-old woman from Rugeley.
"A crime scene remains in place with an investigation underway and local enquiries taking place.
"There will be an increased police presence in the area for reassurance purposes."
Anyone with information is asked to call Staffordshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 891 of May 2.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
