Police probe launched after incident with man carrying knife in Coventry

A man has been arrested following the incident on Sunbury Road yesterday afternoon (17 April)

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 18th Apr 2025

Police say investigations are continuing after reports of someone carrying a knife in Coventry.

A man has been arrested following the incident on Sunbury Road yesterday afternoon.

One person who was assaulted and threatened suffered what officers have called a 'minor injury'.

In a statement, officers said: "We were called by members of the public to Sunbury Road, Cheylesmore, at around 2.45pm to reports that a man had been seen carrying a knife.

"One man was arrested just after 3pm, with help from a police dog. He remains in custody

"One person suffered a minor injury when he was assaulted and threatened with a knife during the incident.

"Enquiries are continuing, and anyone with information has been asked to get in touch, quoting log 2828."

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