Two men were stabbed on the Yew Tree estate in Walsal l in what police have described as a 'targeted attack'. One was seriously injured after being stabbed in the leg and remains in hospital following the incident in Brooklands just after 8pm last night, April 13.
Another suffered 'superficial wounds' to his shoulder and leg and was later discharged. Both were attacked on a car park.
West Midlands Police believe the suspects arrived and left the scene in a black SUV. However the force has not yet made any arrests.
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An eyewitness told BlackCountryLive how he saw two groups of men fighting before witnessing one 'getting chased and stabbed'. He stayed with the man while paramedics arrived, he claimed.
The area was cordoned off today, April 14, as police combed the area for 'potential evidence'. Officers will also be looking at CCTV.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We're investigating after two men were stabbed on Brooklands, Walsall just after 8pm last night. The men were attacked on a cark park at Brooklands.
"One man was stabbed in the leg and taken to hospital in a serious condition, and is undergoing treatment. The other sustained superficial wounds to his shoulder and leg and was later discharged.
"We believe the suspects arrived and left the scene in a black SUV type vehicle. The area has been taped off for specialist teams to look for potential evidence.
"The searches are ongoing this afternoon. We are in the process of watching through CCTV footage to help us piece together exactly what happened.
"No one has been arrested, but we believe the attack is targeted. If you have any information about what happened, we’re keen to hear from you.
"Please drop us a message via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am – midnight or call 101 anytime. To remain 100 per cent anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
"Tell them what you know, not who you are. Please quote crime number 20/380748/22."
