Man charged over Coventry double stabbing

One man was fatally stabbed and another injured in the city centre attack.

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 8th Apr 2023

A man's been charged with murder and attempted murder after a double stabbing in Coventry city centre.

Police were called to Upper Well Street just before 2.40am on Thursday morning (6 April) where they found a 22-year-old man with serious injuries.

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services the man, who has now been named as Shou Zou, sadly died.

Another man, aged 20, was also treated for a shoulder and hand injury. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

23-year-old Penqui Sun, from Coventry, has been charged with murder and attempted murder. He is due to appear before Coventry Magistrates Court on Saturday 8 April.

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Sanders, from the force's homicide team, said: "Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Zou who have now been informed about their loved ones death.

"We are not looking for anyone else in connection with the attack but our investigations continue. We would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time to come forward and speak to us.

"If anyone has any footage, CCTV or dashcam footage then please call me or one of my team on 101 quoting log number 295 of 6 April."

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