Police issue 'confident' statement after fifth arrest over West Midlands stabbing

Police said they were "confident" that all suspects allegedly involved in a stabbing outside a takeaway had been arrested. The West Mercia force spoke after a fifth person was detained in connection with an attack outside Pizza Lounge in Dudley Street, Kidderminster, just after 6pm on Saturday, October 19.

It followed a report of an assault inside the venue. The 28-year-old victim was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham and was later discharged.

Officers arrested four men, aged 18, 34, 35 and 37, on suspicion of wounding with intent. They were later released on bail. Another man, 29, has now been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

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Det Con Lucas said: “Incidents such as this can bring concern to the community, and I would like to reassure the public we are now confident we have arrested everybody involved. In order to complete the picture of that happened on Saturday evening, I am continuing to appeal for any witnesses to come forward with any information that may help with our investigation.”

Anyone with information should email dl-dcid@westmercia.police.uk quoting 00372_i of October 19. Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers.

It is 100 per cent anonymous, they never ask your name, and they cannot trace your call or IP address. Contact them online or on 0800 555 111.

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