Three arrested after police called to reports of altercation in Lichfield

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police were called to reports of an altercation in Lichfield last night.

Officers attended a property in Reynolds Close shortly before 11:30pm on Saturday 2 May after receiving a call from colleagues at West Midlands Ambulance Service reporting a man had been stabbed.

A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital by paramedics where he remains in a critical condition. Two men – aged 20 and from Lichfield – remain in police custody alongside a 49-year-old woman from Rugeley.

A scene remains in place with an investigation underway and local enquiries taking place.

There will be an increased police presence in the area for reassurance purposes.

Anyone with any information should message Staffordshire Police on Facebook or Twitter quoting incident number 891 of 2 May, call 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.