Walsall masked gang leave man in critical condition after crash

A man suffered serious injuries including stab wounds after the attack

A man is in a critical condition after being attacked by a group of masked men following a crash in Walsall.

The 32-year-old was set upon in Victoria Road, Darlaston, at about 20:00 GMT on Tuesday, West Midlands Police said.

He is now in hospital in a critical condition, having sustained serious injuries including knife wounds.

It is believed the suspects left in a vehicle and police are working to trace all those involved.

Victoria Road is currently closed as forensic specialists examine the scene.

Det Insp Kat Sibley, from the force's major crime team, said: "We are in the early stages of our investigation and continue to work to understand the circumstances that led to yesterday's attack.

"The man remains in hospital after this brutal and sustained attack and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed what happened to come forward."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.