West Mercia Police They were appealing for witnesses and carrying out investigations, including monitoring CCTV and carrying out house-to-house inquiries, to identify the culprits.

There was an 18 year old man He was found with multiple stab wounds on King Street in Dawley after police were called around 4pm yesterday.

It was stated that the condition of the man, who was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment, was “stable”.

Following the incident, the crime scene was cordoned off last night.

In a post published this morning, police said local safer neighborhood officers would remain in the Dawley area with mobile response vans throughout the day to reassure local residents.

Detective Inspector Paul Drury, of Telford CID, said: “Residents can expect a continued police presence in the area as officers continue to carry out investigations and reassure the community.

“We ask that anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could help please contact the police. If you were passing through the area at the time of the incident, please also consider any dashcam footage you have.

“If you think you can help please email [email protected] quoting incident 242i of 28 October 2024.”

Information can also be reported anonymously through the independent charity. crime stoppers.