Police Respond to Early Morning Disorder in City Centre
West Midlands Police rushed to a report of a disorder near a Greggs bakery on Smithford Way in Coventry city centre at around 8am on Thursday, November 27. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man who had sustained serious knife injuries.
Victim Hospitalised Following Serious Assault
The victim, a man in his 40s, was found with stab wounds to his neck and his arm. Paramedics treated him at the scene before he was transported to hospital for further care. A police spokesman confirmed that his injuries are not believed to be life-changing.
Swift Arrest Made as Investigation Continues
Following immediate enquiries, officers located and arrested a 34-year-old man on the nearby Stoney Stanton Road at approximately 10am the same morning. The suspect remains in police custody as detectives continue their investigation into the violent incident.
Authorities are now appealing to the public for information. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police stated: “Anyone with information can contact us on 101 or via Live Chat on our website, quoting crime reference 20/456846/25.”
