Police arrest Coventry youth in murder investigation following fatal Leamington stabbing - The Coventry Observer

Police arrest Coventry youth in murder investigation following fatal Leamington stabbing

Coventry Editorial 16th Jan, 2020   0

POLICE have arrested a 17-year-old boy as part of their on-going investigation into a fatal stabbing in Leamington yesterday.

The youth from Coventry was arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the attack which happened at around 11am on Wednesday (January 15) on Tachbrook Road.

A 33-year-old from Leamington was also arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday.

The stabbing left one man dead another another seriously injured. The second man is now reported to be in a stable condition in hospital.




Tachbrook Road remains closed to traffic and police remain on the scene.

Chef Supt Ben Smith said: “A murder investigation has been launched and we are working hard to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident.


“We understand this will be concerning to the local community and want to reassure the public we are treating this as an isolated incident at this time, as we believe this was a targeted attack with no ongoing risk to the wider public.

“The public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area while our officers continue to conduct their enquiries.”

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 or ring 0800 555 111 to speak to Crimestoppers anonymously.

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