Man in 60s in critical condition after being stabbed by unknown attacker near golf course
A man in his 60s is in a critical but stable condition after being stabbed by an unknown assailant near a golf course in Stafford.
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Police were called to Newport Road at around 7pm, on May 14.
The man had been walking on a public footpath through the golf course in the Castlefields area of the town, when he was approached from behind.
He was found on a bench by a member of the public who raised the alarm and was taken to hospital - where he remains.
The suspect is described as a man aged in his mid to late 20s, potentially of Eastern European heritage, of an average build, wearing dark clothing, Staffordshire Police said.
"We are maintaining a significant police presence in the area while our investigation continues at pace," the force added.
Police are particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the Castlefields area between 5pm and 8pm.
Txtensive CCTV and house-to-house enquiries are being conducted while drones and the National Police Air Service helicopter support activities in the area.
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'Highly worrying time'
Chief Inspector Saqib Butt, our Stafford Borough local policing team commander, said: “We understand this is a highly worrying time for our communities and we are doing all we can to identify and apprehend the suspect.
“Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area before or after the assault should contact us as soon as possible.
“We would like to thank everyone who has provided information so far and we will continue our house-to-house enquiries today.
“We will be carrying out robust proactive patrols locally throughout the day to help reassure residents that we are there for them.”