Attempted murder arrest after Bedworth stabbing

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested, after an incident in Bedworth on Friday (5 April).

At 12.51pm, officers responded to a report of a stabbing in Church Way.

A teenager suffered serious injuries to his face and was taken to hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening.

The boy, from Bedworth, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder yesterday(Sunday 7 April).

Detective Inspector, Chris Spencer, said: “I’d like to thank the public for their support as we carry out an investigation into this serious attack. I would like to reassure the public that we are treating this as an isolated incident. Our enquiries continue and I appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information to contact us.”

To provide information please go here or call 101, quoting incident 135 of 5 April 2024. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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