Third man arrested following Telford stabbing

The 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Author: Poppi AndelinPublished 12th Nov 2025

A third person has been arrested after a man was stabbed in Telford.

Today (Wednesday 12 November), a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder where he now remains in custody.

West Mercia Police received reports of an assault at around 8:30pm on Saturday 8 November at the playing fields on Wellington Road.

Upon officer arrival, a 20-year-old man had been stabbed and was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital. He has since been discharged.

An 18-year-old man and 17-year-old boy who were previously arrested on suspicion of attempted murder have been released on bail.

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