A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a man in his 60s was stabbed while walking through a golf course in Staffordshire. The incident occurred on Thursday, May 14, at around 7pm on a public footpath through Stafford Castle golf course in the Castlefields area.
The victim, who has not been named, was approached from behind and suffered multiple stab wounds. He was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition. Specialist officers are supporting the victim and his family.
The teenager, who is White and of Bulgarian nationality, was arrested on Tuesday, May 19, and has also been charged with theft from a shop. Due to his age, he cannot be named for legal reasons. He is due to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Saturday, May 23.
A 30-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the investigation has been released with no further action. Staffordshire Police have urged the public to avoid speculation or commentary as legal proceedings continue.
