Paramedics attacked in Wolverhampton stabbing horror – man arrested

Two paramedics were injured while responding to a call at 12.15pm. The paramedics were treated at the scene but were later rushed to hospital for further treatment. A man who was tasered by police was also treated by ambulance staff.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Two members of ambulance service staff have been stabbed after attending a call out to check on the welfare of a man in Wolverhampton.

“The initial call came through at around 12.15pm this lunchtime to an address in Stephens Close.

“Shortly after arrival, the crew used their emergency alert to say that they had been stabbed.

“Three additional ambulances, two Midlands Air Ambulances and the West Midlands Care Team attended the scene along with three paramedic officers.

“The two members of staff, both paramedics, have been treated at the scene by doctors and paramedics and have been taken to hospital for further treatment.

“A man who was tasered by police officers at the scene has also been treated by ambulance staff.

“More details will be released later.”

A man has been arrested.

More to follow.

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