{"id":2638,"date":"2026-05-19T01:42:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T01:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/stafford-castle-golf-course-stabbing-police-share-cctv-footage-in-hunt-for-knifeman\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T01:42:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T01:42:35","slug":"stafford-castle-golf-course-stabbing-police-share-cctv-footage-in-hunt-for-knifeman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/stafford-castle-golf-course-stabbing-police-share-cctv-footage-in-hunt-for-knifeman\/","title":{"rendered":"Stafford Castle golf course stabbing: Police share CCTV footage in hunt for knifeman"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_184259\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Detectives investigating an attempted murder in Staffordshire have released CCTV footage of a man they believe to be the suspect running from the scene at Stafford golf course<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37169102\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A police cordon and forensic tent in place next to a putting green near to where the man in his 60\u2019s was stabbed. \" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5_Man-in-his-60s-fighting-for-life-after-being-stabbed-by-stranger-near-golf-course.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"A police cordon and forensic tent in place next to a putting green near to where the man in his 60\u2019s was stabbed. \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">A police cordon and forensic tent in place next to a putting green near to where the man in his 60\u2019s was stabbed. <cite aria-label=\"Image: Iconic Media Group \/ SWNS\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Iconic Media Group \/ SWNS)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Police have released new CCTV footage in the hunt for a suspect after a man was left fighting for his life following a <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/knife-crime\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">stabbing <\/a>on a footpath running through Stafford <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"golfLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/golf\/\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">golf<\/a> course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The victim, aged in his 60s, remains in a critical condition in hospital following the attack on Newport Road at around 7pm on Thursday May 14. Detectives believe he was walking through the Castlefields area when he was approached from behind and seriously injured.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The CCTV is from the Castlefields area shortly after the attack took place. The man&#8217;s behaviour at the time is significant as he was seen running away from the scene. Officers are urging anyone who may recognise him or saw him that evening to get in touch urgently.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37174313\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37174313\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.78\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The man believed to be the suspect is seen running from the scene\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_SDC_MDG_-_25446JPG.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The man believed to be the suspect is seen running from the scene\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The man believed to be the suspect is seen running from the scene<cite aria-label=\"Image: Staffordshire Police\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Staffordshire Police)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A police spokesperson said: &#8220;We\u2019re also asking people to think carefully about whether anyone they know returned home with any unexplained injuries or whose behaviour, either before or since the incident is out of character.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Detective Chief Inspector Ian Fitzgerald, the senior investigating officer leading the investigation said: \u201cThis remains a fast-moving investigation, and we are progressing a significant number of enquiries. The response from the community has been tremendous and I am grateful to everyone who has already contacted us with information. Anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, should contact us as it could be an important part of the investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cThe victim remains in a stable but critical condition so it\u2019s vital we identify this male as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37174312\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37174312\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.78\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The man was wearing dark clothing and seen running from the scene\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_SDC_MDG_-_25445JPG.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The man was wearing dark clothing and seen running from the scene\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The man was wearing dark clothing and seen running from the scene<cite aria-label=\"Image: Staffordshire Police\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Staffordshire Police)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cWe understand this is concerning for the community. We\u2019re doing everything possible to identify and locate the person responsible. Specialist officers continue to carry out extensive enquiries including forensic examination, CCTV trawls, and detailed searches. An increased police presence remains in the area.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">You can call 101 or information can be submitted via the <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmipp.police.uk%2Foperation%2FSTAFFS26N04-PO1&amp;data=05%7C02%7CVicky.Beech%40staffordshire.police.uk%7Ca618d02be1ec43b5df5708deb4f2cab6%7Cd492250406c0431d8eca67087dea03c8%7C0%7C0%7C639147152051210974%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=IuqZD4%2BXjYBLBFuham4FY5%2FSEWuo5gztLQYbdVfkqN0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">online portal<\/a>. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Tell them what you know, not who you are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/uk-news\/stafford-castle-golf-course-cctv-37174301\" target=\"_blank\">Source link<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Detectives investigating an attempted murder in Staffordshire have released CCTV footage of a man they<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2639,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2638","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crime"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1779154955_5_Man-in-his-60s-fighting-for-life-after-being-stabbed-by-stranger-near-golf-course.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2638","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2638"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2638\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2639"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2638"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2638"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2638"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}