Man in critical condition after being stabbed on his way out of Redditch pub

A man was stabbed multiple times after he left a pub in Redditch this morning (12 March)

The 26-year-old man was repeatedly stabbed at around 12.35am soon after leaving The Oast House pub in Worcestershire, in an Audi Q3.

West Mercia Police said the victim made his own way to hospital - and they aren’t sure where they attack took place. A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion on attempted murder and remains in police custody.

What has West Mercia Police said about the incident?

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Lougher, said: “We’re in the very early stages of this investigation and are not yet sure where the attack took place.

“However, we know that the victim left the Oast House pub on Papermill Drive in a white Audi Q3 at around 11.55pm.

“CCTV shows people in the car park at around the same time and we are really keen to speak to them as they could be vital witnesses. We’re particularly keen to identify a group of around 8-10 men who were in the car park at the time the victim left.

“If you are one of these people, or were in the pub last night and have any information which may help our investigation, I’d ask you to please get in touch as soon as possible.

“Lastly, I know that incidents like this can be alarming, but I’d like to reassure you that we are working hard to understand what happened and that we don’t believe there is any risk to the wider community.”