Armed police are searching for a suspected knifeman after a woman was stabbed inside a house in Norton Canes this morning. The victim suffered potentially life-threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital following the attack on Hawthorn Drive.
Incident Details
Staffordshire Police were called at 8:50 am on Friday, July 3, to reports of a stabbing. The suspect, described as a white man in his late 40s, is believed to be known to the victim. He fled the scene on foot after the attack.
The man was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts, black trainers, and black socks. Officers, including firearms units, are conducting an extensive search of the area.
Police Appeal
A force spokesperson said: "We are investigating after a woman was stabbed inside a house in Norton Canes. We were called at 8.50am this morning to reports a woman had been stabbed by a man, who is known to her, inside a house on Hawthorn Drive. The man then left the house. The woman has been taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. Officers, including firearms officers, attended the house and are currently searching for the man. He is described as white, in his late 40s, wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts, black trainers and black socks."
Police are urging anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting incident 201 of 3 July. Alternatively, people can use the live chat option at www.staffordshire.police.uk. Anonymous tips can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Ongoing Investigation
The road on Hawthorn Drive remains sealed off as forensic teams examine the scene. Authorities have not released further details about the victim's condition, but confirmed her injuries are considered potentially life-threatening. The search for the suspect continues.
