Paramedics stabbed on 999 welfare call-out ‘recovering well’, says boss

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Two paramedics who were stabbed after responding to a welfare call-out at a house are “recovering well”, ambulance chiefs have said.

Paramedics Michael Hipgrave and Deena Evans were responding to a 999 call to Stephens Close, Wolverhampton, at about 12.20pm on Monday when the incident took place, West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) said.

Ms Evans remains at the hospital where she is receiving further treatment and remains in a stable condition.

Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer Nathan Hudson said: “Thankfully, both Michael and Deena are recovering well after yesterday’s ordeal.

Paramedics stabbed in Wolverhampton
Stephens Close, Wolverhampton (Richard Vernalls/PA)

A man was who was Tasered and arrested at the scene by West Midlands Police remains in custody.

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