Two men stabbed after 'argument' turns violent in Tamworth

Two men were stabbed after an 'argument', say police. A forensics van, police officer and a cordon and tape were pictured in Coleshill Street, Fazeley, near Tamworth and Lichfield, on Saturday, May 18.

The force says it was linked to an attack the night before. A 22-year-old man, from Tamworth, was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

He was questioned in custody and released on conditional police bail while enquiries continue. Neither victims' injuries were deemed life-threatening or life-changing.

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Staffordshire Police confirmed: "We have arrested a man after two other men were stabbed in Fazeley. At about 11pm on Friday (May 17), we were called by our colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service who were treating two men with injuries on Coleshill Street. It was reported that the suspect attacked both of the victims following an earlier argument.

"Thankfully, neither of their injuries were deemed life-threatening or life-changing. A 22-year-old man, from Tamworth, was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He was questioned in custody and released on conditional police bail while enquiries continue.

"We’re continuing to look over CCTV, speak to people in the area and carry out enquiries as part of our investigation into what happened.

"Anyone with any information that can help us is asked to call 101, quoting incident 819 of 17 May, or by messaging us using Live Chat. To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

West Midlands Ambulance Service added: "We were called to reports of a stabbing at an address on Coleshill Street in Fazeley at around 10.45pm on Friday. Two ambulances attended the scene where two men were found with serious, but not life-threatening, injuries. They received treatment at the scene before being taken to hospital."