Police incident in Buffery Road live as two arrested after man stabbed

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Police incident in Buffery Road live as two arrested after man stabbed

A major road was closed this afternoon after a man was stabbed and a total of three people were injured. Two men were arrested as armed officers swooped on Buffery Road in Dudley just after 2pm today, Friday 21 June.

The road was closed between School Drive and Sledmore Road. Witnesses saw a police helicopter flying overhead and dozens of officers at the scene.

One witness said armed police were “everywhere” and described the scenes as “crazy”. Another said: “It was chaos. About five ambulances. Hope everyone involved is ok.”

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A West Midlands Police spokesman said: “We were called to Buffery Road, Dudley, just after 2.05pm today. A man was found with serious stab wounds. Two men have been arrested and will be questioned in due course.

“We are in the early stages of our investigation and a scene is currently in place. Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 and quoting log 2837 of 21/6/24. “

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambualcen said: “We were called by West Midlands Police to reports of a stabbing in Buffery Road, Dudley, at 2.09pm. Three ambulances, two paramedic officers, a trauma doctor and a critical care paramedic, the WMAS Critical Care car, Cosford Midlands Air Ambulance and Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance responded to the scene.

“Upon arrival, ambulance staff found three men who had been injured, one seriously.”

This is breaking news. Follow our live blog below for the latest updates on this incident.

18:21Harry Leach

How you could help

Anyone with information should contact police by calling 101 quoting log 2837 of 21/6/24.

18:06Harry Leach

Police are continuing their investigation

Police were photographed at the scene in Buffery Road. The street remains closed this evening following a stabbing in the area earlier today.

Police at the scene in Buffery Road in Dudley.(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live)

17:53Harry Leach

Police on scene

Police at the scene in Buffery Road in Dudley.(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live)

17:43Key event

The road remains closed – VIDEO

New footage shows Buffery Road remains closed after armed police closed the street earlier. Watch the clip below:

Police at the scene in Buffery Road in Dudley

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Police are appealing for information

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: “We are in the early stages of our investigation and a scene is currently in place.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 and quoting log 2837 of 21/6/24.”

17:27Harry Leach

All we know

Buffery Road in Dudley was cordoned off by armed police today after a stabbing
Three men were injured, one seriously
Two men were arrested following the stabbing
Witnesses described the scene as ‘frightening’ and ‘horrific’
The two in custody will be questioned by detectives

17:14Harry Leach

Three were injured after Dudley stabbed him while two were arrested

A major road in Dudley was closed by armed police this afternoon after three men were injured in a stabbing. Buffery Road, between School Drive and Sledmore Road, was closed to traffic amid a huge 999 response at around 2.05pm.

Paramedics treated three people at the scene. A man was found with serious stab wounds, police said.

Two men have been arrested following the stabbing and will be questioned by detectives. Witnesses described the scene as “scary” and “crazy”.

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17:03Harry Leach

‘Frightening’

Witnesses described the scene as “frightening” and “horrific”.

One local said: “I’ve never seen so many armed police, paramedics and police in my life.”

The huge 999 answer in Buffery Road, Dudley

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Two arrested after stabbing – police statement

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: “We were called to Buffery Road, Dudley, just after 2.05pm today (June 21).

“A man was found with serious stab wounds. Two men have been arrested and will be questioned in due course.

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BREAKING: Three men injured

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambualcen said: “We were called by West Midlands Police to reports of a stabbing in Buffery Road, Dudley, at 2.09pm.

“Three ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and a critical care paramedic, the WMAS Critical Care car, Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford and Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance responded to the scene.

“Upon arrival, ambulance staff found three men who had been injured, one seriously.”

4:43 p.mHarry Leach

“terrible”

A witness told BirminghamLive that the scenes were “horrific” and that the incident happened as “children were leaving school”.

She said: “I drove past and the police were everywhere. It was awful”.

4:35 p.mHarry Leach

Police helicopter flies overhead

A police helicopter was filmed flying over Buffery Road following a serious incident on the street this afternoon.

Witnesses also said that there were armed police officers at the scene.

A police helicopter flying over Buffery Road

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Witnesses describe the incident as “crazy” as it was witnessed by armed police

One witness said armed police were “everywhere” and described the scenes as “crazy”. Another said: “It was chaos. About five ambulances. Hope everyone involved is ok.”

16:29Harry Leach

First Photo

A huge 999 response has blocked Buffery Road following a serious police incident. The image below shows the scene this afternoon:

The huge 999 answer in Buffery Road, Dudley

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Dudley Road closed after serious police incident

A major road in Dudley has been closed in both directions following a serious police incident.

Buffery Road, between School Drive and Sledmore Road, is currently closed to traffic.

Please continue to follow this live blog for the latest updates on this incident.