Teenager arrested in attempted murder investigation
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Detectives investigating an attempted murder in Stafford have arrested a teenager.
The 17-year-old boy, from Stafford, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder last night (19 May). He remains in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Ian Fitzgerald said: “The arrest is a significant development in our investigation which continues at pace.
“I have a range of specialist resources dedicated to this investigation. The victim remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition. His family are being supported by our family liaison officers.
“The response from the community has been invaluable with lots of people sharing information and CCTV footage. However, I must ask people not to use AI or other software to enhance any of the images we have shared. It is incredibly harmful to our investigation, particularly when arrests have been made and legal proceedings are active.”
The 30-year-old man who was questioned in connection with this investigation has since been released on conditional bail.
Information can be submitted via our dedicated online portal or you can call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.