A man in his 60s remains in a critical but stable condition after being stabbed while walking along a public footpath through Stafford Castle golf course in Stafford, according to reports from multiple publishers. The incident occurred around 19:00 BST on Thursday, with the victim found slumped on a memorial bench outside the clubhouse by a member of the public who raised the alarm.
Key Takeaways
A man in his 60s remains in critical condition after being stabbed on a public footpath through Stafford Castle golf course. The incident occurred around 7pm on Thursday, and the suspect is described as potentially of Eastern European heritage, wearing dark clothing, having an average build and being in his mid to late 20s.
- Man in his 60s remains critical after stabbing on a public footpath through Stafford Castle golf course
- Suspect described as potentially of Eastern European heritage, wearing dark clothing, with an average build and in his mid-to-late 20s
- Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage from the area between 5pm and 8pm on Thursday
The suspect is described as being in his mid-to-late-20s, of average build, wearing dark clothing and potentially of Eastern European descent. Staffordshire Police have launched a manhunt for the attacker and are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage from the area between 17:00 and 20:00 BST on Thursday.
The victim suffered multiple injuries to his legs, body, and defensive wounds to both hands. He is not a member of the club, but was walking nearby when he was approached from behind and attacked. The footpath where the incident occurred remains cordoned off as police conduct house-to-house inquiries and search for clues.
The golf course has been closed temporarily, with Staffordshire Police maintaining an increased presence in the area to reassure residents and support the victim's family. Detectives are using drones and a National Police Air Service helicopter to assist in their investigation. The community is urged to come forward with any information that could help identify the suspect.
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