A 17-year-old Bulgarian boy has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing attack on a man in his 60s in Stafford. The assault took place on a public footpath through Stafford Castle Golf Course just before 7pm on Thursday 14 May.
The victim remains in hospital in critical but stable condition, with specialist officers providing support to him and his family during this difficult time.
The teenager was arrested on the evening of Tuesday, 19 May and has been charged with attempted murder and theft from a shop. Due to his age, his identity is being protected. He is scheduled to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Saturday, 23 May.
A 30-year-old man who was initially arrested in connection with the case has since been released without further action as police focus their investigation on the teenager.
Specialist officers continue to offer ongoing support to the victim and his family amid the police investigation into the stabbing near the golf course footpath.
Originally published by UKNIP.
