Man stabbed at Donnington fireworks display

At around 8:30pm last night, officers received a report of an assault at the playing field on Wellington Road

Author: Olivia DaviesPublished 9th Nov 2025
Last updated 9th Nov 2025

West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed at a fireworks display in Donnington, Telford yesterday (8 November).

At around 8:30pm, officers received a report of an assault at the playing field on Wellington Road.

When officers arrived, it was established that a 20-year-old man had been stabbed.

He was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

Detective Inspector Stephen Goddard said: “I know an incident such as this can be extremely distressing, especially for the people who will have been at the event last night. Please be assured that a thorough investigation is now on going.

“Acts of such violence are not welcome in our communities, and I ask that people who may have seen the incident happen or have any information that would help with our investigation to please come forward”.

Anyone with any information is being urged to call 01952 214735 or email [email protected] quoting 453_i of 8 November.

Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously by ringing 0800 555 111 or visiting their website.

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