Driver, 35, arrested after man left 'critical' in hospital with head injury in Telford street attack

West Mercia Police have said they have arrested a 35-year-old man, who is alleged to have attacked a man in his 50s in Haygate Road yesterday at around 3.50pm.

The injured man, who was driving a silver Citroen Picasso, is in hospital with a serious head injury.

The suspect, who was driving a blue Fiesta, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and remains in custody as the police investigation continues.

Detective Sergeant Osman Malik, from Telford’s reactive CID team, said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident as it can help us with our investigation.

“We are particularly keen to speak to a number of witnesses who stopped to help the victim, as if they haven’t already spoken to us, may have information that can assist with our enquiries.”

Any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage, is asked to get in touch by emailing dl-gcid@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident 278i of November 26, 2024.

Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name, and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555111.