Man charged after woman seriously assaulted

It happened last week.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 12th Oct 2026

A man has been charged with assault offences after a woman was left with potentially life-changing injuries in Stafford.

Adam Tunnicliffe, 44, of no fixed address, has been charged with section 18 – wounding with intent.

It comes after officers were called to Sandon Road, near the junction of Beaconside, shortly before 9.50pm on Wednesday (7 October) following a report of an injured woman who was found on a zebra crossing.

The woman was taken to hospital, where she remains today (Monday 12 October).

Tunnicliffe appeared at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Saturday (10 October). He was remanded into custody following the hearing and is due to appear at Stafford Crown Court on 13 November.

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