Kingsclere Walk: Manhunt launched after two men attacked with machete in Wolverhampton

Police have launched a manhunt after two men were injured following a machete attack in Wolverhampton.

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A manhunt has been launched to find up to six offenders after two men in their 20s were injured following a machete attack. Officers were called at 10.18pm on Monday (November 20) to reports of a stabbing on Kingscelere Walk, Penn in Wolverhampton.

Both men went to the hospital for treatment, where one was treated for a slash wound to his hand and the other was hit on the head with a bat and received a graze to his ankle. Both were discharged following treatment.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Our inquiries are progressing to identify up to six offenders. We have increased patrols in the area to offer reassurance to the public."

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 10.18pm on Monday to reports of a stabbing on Kingscelere Walk, Penn in Wolverhampton. One ambulance, two paramedic officers and a MERIT trauma doctor attended the scene. Upon arrival, no patients were found at the scene and we were stood down as our assistance was no longer required.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact the police by calling 101 quoting log 5211 of 20/11.

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