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Evening Standard
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Harriet Brewis

Two paramedics stabbed during 999 call-out in Wolverhampton ‘recovering well’

Two paramedics who were stabbed at a house in Wolverhampton are “recovering well”, ambulance chiefs have said.

Michael Hipgrave and Deena Evans were responding to a 999 call at an address in the city at around 12.20pm on Monday when the incident took place, West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) said.

On Tuesday, a WMAS spokesman said Mr Hipgrave was discharged from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, that night and is continuing his recovery at home.

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

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

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at the hospital for their assistance and for looking after my members of staff in such a professional and caring manner.”

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

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