Two knives seized as man arrested in Coventry

Police were called to St James Lane this morning (1st May)

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 1st May 2025

A 30 year old man's been arrested in Coventry, following reports of someone carrying a knife.

West Midlands Police were called to St James Lane at 8.50am today (Thursday 1st May).

An arrest was made just ten minutes later, with two knives seized.

The man detained remains in police custody this afternoon, being questioned on suspicion of possessing a bladed article in a public place.

There's an appeal for anyone who saw what happened, or as any other information, to call 101, quoting reference number 967 of 1st May.

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