Staffordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in Stafford yesterday evening (14 May).

At 7pm, officers were called to Newport Road, near the golf club, following reports of violence.

The victim, a man in his 60s, had been walking in the Castlefields area from Redgrave Drive towards Stafford Castle when he was approached from behind and then assaulted by an unknown man.

A member of the public found the victim on a bench and raised the alarm.

Staffordshire Police attended the scene as did West Midlands Ambulance Service, the Midlands Air Ambulance and the National Police Air Service.

The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance and remains in a critical condition.

Described as being in his mid to late 20s, the suspect is supposedly of average build and was wearing dark clothing.

There is currently a significant police presence at the scene as officers conduct enquiries as part of the investigation.

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Anyone with relevant information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage should contact police on 101 or use the Live Chat the Staffordshire Police website quoting incident number 641 of 14 May.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.