Woman in Bridgnorth attempted murder arrest

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police were called to reports of a stabbing in Bridgnorth.

Officers were called to Tasley Close shortly after 6pm yesterday after being alerted by the ambulance service.

A 52-year-old man found with chest wounds was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham by air ambulance.

A woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.

Neighbours said she had been living in the maisonette for several years.

One man said he came home from work to find the street full of police cars. “This was a nice area to live in. We never had anything like this before.” he said.

Police were carrying out house to house inquiries in the area but are not believed to be looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

Information to police on 101.