Teenager charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Warwickshire
It happened in Leamington on Tuesday.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Leamington.
Police say another male suffered multiple stab wounds near the Bandstand in the Pump Room Gardens on Tuesday (February 21) at around 8.15pm.
The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers are continuing to question another male in connection with the incident.
Detectives believe three girls were also present at the time, and they're keen to speak to them.
Detective Inspector Paul Sartoris said: “We understand that seeing this incident will have greatly distressed these three girls.
“We would like to speak with them as soon as possible so we can make sure they are alright and get their account of the events.
“We are also asking anyone else who might have seen the incident to get in touch with us as soon as they can.
“Since the incident, residents will have noticed a heightened police presence in the area.
“These officers are there to provide reassurance to the community, and we will be maintaining a strong presence in the area in the coming days.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, citing incident 299 of February 21.