A major road was sealed off this afternoon after a man was stabbed and a total of three people were injured. Two men were arrested as armed officers reportedly rushed to Buffery Road in Dudley just after 2pm today, Friday, June 21.
The road was closed between School Drive and Sledmore Road. Witnesses saw a police helicopter flying overhead and dozens of officers were 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 whoever involved will be okay.”
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A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We were called to Buffery Road, Dudley, just after 2.05pm today. One man was found with serious stab wounds. Two men have been arrested and will be questioned in due course.
“We’re 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 quote log 2837 of 21/6/24.”
A West Midlands Ambualcen spokesperson said: “We were called by West Midlands Police to reports of a stabbing on Buffery Road, Dudley at 2.09pm. Three ambulances, two paramedic officers, a trauma doctor and critical care paramedic, the WMAS Critical Care Car, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance responded to the scene.
“Upon arrival, ambulance staff found three men who were injured, one seriously.”
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How you might be able to help
Anyone with information should contact police by calling 101, quoting log 2837 of 21/6/24. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Police continue investigation
Police have been pictured at the scene in Buffery Road. The street remains closed this evening after a stabbing in the area earlier today.
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Police at the scene
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Road remains sealed off – VIDEO
New footage shows Buffery Road remains closed after armed police sealed off the street earlier today. See the clip below:
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Police appeal for information
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We’re 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 quote log 2837 of 21/6/24.”
17:27Harry Leach
Everything we know
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Buffery Road in Dudley was blocked by armed police today after a stabbing
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Three men were injured, one seriously
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Two men were arrested following the stabbing
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Witnesses described the scene as “scary” and “horrific”
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The two in custody will be quizzed by detectives
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Three injured after Dudley stabbing as two arrested
A major road in Dudley was sealed off by armed police this afternoon after three men were injured following a stabbing. Buffery Road, between School Drive and Sledmore Road, was shut to traffic amid a huge 999 response at around 2.05pm.
Paramedics treated three people at the scene. One man was found with serious stab wounds, police said.
Two men were arrested following the stabbing and will be quizzed by detectives. Witnesses described the scene as “scary” and “crazy”.
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‘Scary’
Witnesses have described the scene as “scary” and “horrific”.
One local said: “Never seen so many armed police, paramedics and police in my life.”
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Two arrested after stabbing – police statement
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We were called to Buffery Road, Dudley, just after 2.05pm today (21 June).
“One man was found with serious stab wounds. Two men have been arrested and will be questioned in due course.
“We’re 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 quote log 2837 of 21/6/24.”
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BREAKING: Three men injured
A West Midlands Ambualcen spokesperson said: “We were called by West Midlands Police to reports of a stabbing on Buffery Road, Dudley at 2.09pm.
“Three ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic, the WMAS Critical Care Car, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance responded to the scene.
“Upon arrival, ambulance staff found three men who were injured, one seriously.”
16:43Harry Leach
‘Horrific’
A witness told BirminghamLive that the scenes were “horrific” and that the incident happened around the time “kids were leaving school”.
She said: “We drove past and police were everywhere. It was horrific.”
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Police helicopter flies overhead
A police helicopter was filmed flying over Buffery Road following a serious incident in the street this afternoon.
Witnesses also said armed police were at the scene.
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Witnesses describe ‘crazy’ incident as armed police spotted
One witness said armed police were “everywhere” and described the scenes as “crazy”. Another said: “It was chaos. About five Ambulances. Hope whoever involved will be okay.”
16:29Harry Leach
First picture
A huge 999 response has blocked Buffery Road following a serious police incident. The image below shows the scene this afternoon:
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Dudley road blocked after serious police incident
A major Dudley road has been closed in both directions following a serious police incident.
Buffery Road, between School Drive and Sledmore Road, is currently closed to traffic.
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