Man and woman arrested following Crudgington incident

A man, aged 54, has been arrested this morning (Sunday 18 January) on suspicion of grevious bodily harm, and remains in custody.

A woman, aged 35, was arrested yesterday (Saturday 17 January) on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grevious bodily harm, and has since been released on police bail.

An investigation was launched after a man, aged in his 40s, was attacked with a bladed article in Crudgington.

The incident happened at around 5.50pm on Friday (16 January) as the victim was driving along the B5062 close to Crugetone Way. As the victim pulled over he was approached by another man, who had been driving a dark coloured vehicle.

The suspect opened the victim’s car door where he then assaulted the victim which a bladed article. The victim was later taken to hospital for further treatment.

Detective Inspector Matt Keeble said: “Thank you to everyone who has assisted with our investigations, which has now led to two people being arrested in connection with the attack. Our investigation remains very much ongoing, and we are continuing with our enquiries.

“We would continue to urge anyone who witnessed the assault, or who may have dashcam footage of the incident or the vehicle involved, to come forward and speak with us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police by emailing TelfordCID@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident number 362i of January 16, 2026.

Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting crimestoppers-uk.org