Nuneaton stab victim identified
25-year-old Tom Ellis was fatally stabbed in Nuneaton on Saturday 8 June
Warwickshire Police have formally identified 25-year-old Tom Ellis as the victim of a stabbing in Nuneaton on Saturday 8 June.
A murder investigation has been launched and two people - a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy - have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Tom suffered a stab wound during an incident outside of the Ropewalk shopping centre on Queens Road in Nuneaton Town Centre just before 9:30pm on Saturday.
Police are appealing for people who saw what happened or have CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
Chief Inspector Kris Shore said “This is a tragic incident of senseless violence right in the centre of our community, and we will not stop until we identify, arrest, and charge those responsible for it.
“Our officers are in the town centre if anyone wants to come and talk to them about what’s happened – particularly if they have information that could help us with our investigation.
“Our thoughts are with Tom’s family, and we will be providing them with dedicated support throughout the investigation and following criminal process.”