Emergency services responded to a serious assault on Ridgway Road in Shelton on the evening of 23 July, with paramedics, specialist doctors and the Midlands Air Ambulance attending the scene. A cordon now blocks part of the road and a large section of the adjoining Hanley Park while investigations continue.
What happened and who attended
The alarm was raised at about 7.40pm on Thursday 23 July. Witnesses reported a significant police presence overnight, with at least 10 police cars seen in the area, alongside forensic teams and what has been described as a blue tent at the scene.
- Incident location: Ridgway Road, Shelton (adjacent to Hanley Park)
- Reported time: around 19:40 on 23 July
- Emergency units: ambulance crew, paramedic officer, Midlands Air Ambulance, two North Staffordshire BASICS doctors
"We were called to an incident on Ridgway Road and sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance, and two North Staffordshire BASICS doctors to the scene," a West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said.
Police cordon and local impact
The cordon covers parts of Ridgway Road and a large portion of Hanley Park. The continued presence of forensics and specialist vehicles means sections of the park remain inaccessible to the public while officers carry out enquiries. Local residents should expect disruption in the immediate area and are asked to avoid the cordoned zones while investigations proceed.
How the public can help
West Midlands Police are handling the investigation. Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has dashcam or mobile phone footage that could assist, is asked to contact officers citing incident 747 of July 23. Witnesses should call 101.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Ridgway Road, Shelton (near Hanley Park) |
| Reported time | Around 7.40pm, 23 July |
| Emergency response | Ambulance, paramedic officer, Midlands Air Ambulance, two BASICS doctors |
Incidents of this nature prompt an immediate multi-agency response and raise concerns about community safety. Police enquiries are ongoing and further updates will follow as more information becomes available. Anyone with information is urged to come forward to assist the investigation.
