FOUR men have been arrested after a man was stabbed in the Horsefair.

West Mercia Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after the stabbing on Dudley Street in Kidderminster last night (Saturday, October 19).

Officers received a report of an assault at the Pizza Lounge takeaway around 6.10pm and arrived to find one man had been stabbed outside. Windows appear to have been smashed at takeaway. 

The 28-year-old was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

Officers then arrested four men - aged 18, 34, 35 and 37 - on suspicion of wounding with intent.

Detective Chief Inspector, Emma Whitworth said: “I would firstly like to reassure the local community that we believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no wider threat. I know a headline such as this can be extremely alarming but please be assured a thorough investigation is now on going.

“Acts of such violence are not welcome in our communities, and I ask that people who may have seen the incident happen or have any information that would help with our investigation to please come forward”.

Those with information on the incident are asked to contact Detective Constable Gemma Lucas by emailing gemma.lucas@westmercia.police.uk or by calling 07973 983441.