Attempted Murder Shakes Redditch – Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Up
Police are hunting for vital witnesses after a 26-year-old man was stabbed in Redditch in the early hours of Sunday morning. The chilling attack happened after midnight near the Oast House pub.
Victim in Critical Condition After Stabbing
Just after 12.35am, the victim was rushed to Royal Alexandra Hospital with multiple stab wounds. His injuries were life-threatening, forcing an urgent transfer by ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, where he remains in critical condition.
Suspect Arrested & Scene Guard in Place
Officers have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder. He is currently in police custody. Meanwhile, a scene guard remains stationed outside the Oast House pub on Papermill Drive as the investigation continues.
Police Appeal for Key Witnesses – Did You See This?
Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Lougher said: “We’re in the very early stages and don’t yet know where the attack happened. We do know the victim left the Oast House in a white Audi Q3 at about 11.55pm. CCTV shows people in the pub car park at that time, and we want to talk to them. We’re especially keen to identify a group of 8 to 10 men seen there.”
Cops are asking anyone who was at the pub or in the car park around midnight to come forward. “If you were there or have any information, please get in touch ASAP,” added DCI Lougher.
He reassured locals: “We’re working hard to find out what happened and there’s no threat to the wider community.”
How to Help – Contact Police or Crimestoppers Anonymously
- Call the reactive CID team on 01527 586129, quoting incident 14i of 12 March.
- Not comfortable speaking to police? Contact Crimestoppers – 100% anonymous and can’t trace your call.
- Crimestoppers phone: 0800 555 111
Your tip could be the key to cracking this case wide open.
