Detectives hunting a suspect in a shocking Telford stabbing have released a photo of a...

Published: 12:27 pm November 20, 2025
Updated: 12:27 pm November 20, 2025
Manhunt Underway After Telford Stabbing

Detectives hunting a suspect in a shocking Telford stabbing have released a photo of a man they urgently want to trace.

Young Man Stabbed in Broad Daylight

At around 8.30pm on Saturday, 8 November, police were called to a playing field on Wellington Road where a 20-year-old man had been stabbed. The victim was rushed to Royal Stoke University Hospital but has since been discharged.

Police Seek Abubakar Saleem for Questioning

Officers have launched a full investigation and are keen to speak with 21-year-old Abubakar Saleem. He’s believed to have been in the area at the time and could hold vital information.

Three Arrests Made, But Investigation Continues

  • An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but have now been released on bail.
  • A 19-year-old man was also arrested on Wednesday, 12 November, and remains in custody.

Police are urging anyone with information about the incident or Abubakar Saleem’s whereabouts to come forward immediately.

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