Attempted murder investigated after man stabbed during ‘big bath in Hagley pub car park’

An attempted murder investigation has been launched after a man was left fighting for his life after being stabbed in a pub car park. The incident happened at the Lyttleton Arms in Bromsgrove Road, Hagley, shortly after 9.30pm on Thursday (May 9).

West Mercia Police reported that officers were called to a fight at the pub, with a 36-year-old man stabbed. West Midlands Ambulance Service said the injured man was taken to a major trauma center following the disturbance.

A spokeswoman for the service said: “An ambulance, a paramedic officer, a MERIT (Emergency Response and Response Team) trauma doctor and a critical care paramedic and the WMAS critical care vehicle attended the scene . Upon arrival, we found a male with potentially life-threatening injuries.

“He received advanced trauma care from ambulance personnel at the scene who continued en route to hospital where he was transported for further treatment.”

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The injured man was taken to a major trauma centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. He is now said to be in a “serious but stable condition”.

A witness who contacted BirminghamLive but asked not to be named said: “This happened in the car park following an event in the pub with a DJ in the beer garden. It was overcrowded and chaotic. They were shaken as were the customers. The Lyttleton Arms pub was approached but declined to comment.

West Mercia Force is appealing for further witnesses to come forward. In a statement, a spokeswoman for the force said: “We are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in the Lyttleton Arms pub in Hagley on Thursday night (May 9).

“Shortly after 9.30pm, police were called to the pub following reports of a fight involving a large group of people. One person, a 36-year-old man, was stabbed during the incident and taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham with serious injuries. He remains in hospital in serious but stable condition.

“The incident is being treated as attempted murder and investigations are ongoing. A police cordon is in place at the pub and will remain in place throughout the day.”

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North Worcestershire Patrol Chief Inspector Jake Wright said: “I know this incident has caused a lot of concern locally and I would like to reassure the community that we are taking this incident incredibly seriously and are doing everything we can to find them. responsible

“We have launched an investigation and as part of this I would urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward. If you were in the pub at the time and saw or even were part of the fight, please get in touch as you may have vital information.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen anything suspicious. Anyone with dashcam footage or video footage of the doorbell which may show the group of men involved is also asked to get in touch.”

Anyone with information can speak to officers at the scene or contact the CID response team on: [email protected] or 01562 826103 quoting incident number: 518i of 9 May 2024. Alternatively, anyone who does not feel comfortable to speak to the police, can give anonymous information to the independent charity Crimestoppers online. Or by calling 0800 555 111.