A knifeman remains at large after police said a man in his 60s was approached from behind and stabbed on a public golf course footpath. Police rushed to Stafford Castle golf course on Newport Road, Staffordshire, just before 7pm on Thursday, May 14 after the victim was found on a bench by a member of the public who raised the alarm.

He had been walking in the Castlefields area from Redgrave Drive towards Stafford Castle when the horrific incident occurred. The man remains in critical condition in hospital, and specialist officers are continuing to support him and his family. Staffordshire Police described the suspect as a man in his mid-to-late 20s, possibly of Eastern European background, with an average build and dressed in dark clothing.

Police have now renewed their appeal and are urging anyone who was in the Castlefields area between 5pm and 8pm on Thursday May 14 or anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

Reassuring the public, the force said it is "working around the clock" to investigate the serious assault, adding that it recognises the impact such incidents have on the community and are taking "this extremely seriously".

Cops probing the incident are carrying out house-to-house enquiries, extensive searches and forensic examinations in the area.

Neighbouring forces are also assisting in the investigation.

Detective Inspector Dave Rowlands said: "I want to reassure the community that we are doing everything in our power to identify and apprehend those responsible.

"There is a significant policing operation underway, including increased patrols in the area, and I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to our officers.

"We are committed to keeping the public informed and ensuring the safety of our community. Your information remains vital to our investigation, and even the smallest detail could make a difference."

Information can be submitted via theur dedicated online portal or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to reports of a stabbing on Newport Road. One ambulance, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene.

"On arrival we discovered one patient, a man. He was treated for serious injuries before being taken to hospital for further treatment."