DETECTIVES have launched an investigation after a woman was stabbed less than 100 metres from a primary school.
Police rushed to the scene close to Whitehall Nursery and Infant School in Walsall, West Midlands, after reports of a stabbing at around 8am.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We were called at 7:54am to reports of an assault in West Bromwich Road, Walsall.
Officers were called at drop off time for schoolkids, and discovered a 64-year-old woman suffering from serious stab injuries.
The probe was launched after the incident at around 7.52am this morning, and cops have now arrested a man, 66, on suspicion of attempted murder.
Paramedics rushed the woman to hospital, where she remains in a serious but stabe condition.
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A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: “We’re investigating after a woman was stabbed in Walsall this morning (6 April).
“It happened on West Bromwich Road at 7.52am. Officers found the man sitting on a wall and the 66-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
“A 64-years-old woman was taken to hospital where her injuries are described as serious but stable.
“Our investigations are on-going and we've been gathering CCTV and speaking to witnesses.
“We’d urge anyone with information to contact us via Live Chat or call 101 quoting log number 644 of 6 April.”
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A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman confirmed that they attended with an ambulance, trauma doctor and critical care paramedic.
They said: “We sent an ambulance, paramedic officer and MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic.
“Crews treated a woman with serious injuries and she was conveyed to hospital on blue lights and sirens for further treatment.”
Headteacher of Whitehall Nursery and Infant School, Lee Kilkenny, said in a statement: “We are aware of an incident which happened in the vicinity of school this morning and are assisting West Midlands Police with their enquiries.
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"I would like to assure our community that all of our children are safe and the safety of our entire school community, as always, is our priority.
“It would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.”
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