Man, 33, arrested after three stabbed and others injured in 'nasty' town centre attack

23 April 2022, 14:34 | Updated: 23 April 2022, 18:31

The force believe the suspect walked along Coventry Road (pictured) and Gilbert Close, where he assaulted at least 10 people.
The force believe the suspect walked along Coventry Road (pictured) and Gilbert Close, where he assaulted at least 10 people. Picture: Google Maps

By Emma Soteriou

A 33-year-old man has been arrested after at least 10 people were injured in a town centre attack, including three who were stabbed.

Listen to this article

Loading audio...

The suspect's mental health is being assessed following the rampage in Bedworth town centre, just north of Coventry, Warwickshire Police said.

A man in his 20s who was stabbed is in a stable condition in hospital, while another man and a woman with knife injuries have been discharged, the force said.

Police believe the suspect, from Bedworth, walked along Coventry Road and Gilbert Close, where he attacked at least 10 people just before 8am.

Officers said the victims identified so far are helping with the investigation.

Read more: Russian forces attack Mariupol's last stronghold as civilians remain trapped inside

Read more: Boris not fined for BYOB garden do, No10 says as PM vows to still be in the job by October

A local shopkeeper told Coventry Live the attacker threatened staff in a store with scissors before he was detained by police.

They said: "A man assaulted people coming from town and supposedly kicked a man's dog.

"I heard he pulled a pair of scissors on staff inside a shop and then police Tasered him and arrested him.

"One of our customers was going into the town, the man had a go at him, then they came back up here covered in blood."

Detective Sergeant Rich Simpkins described the attack as a "nasty incident" and appealed for anyone else injured to come forward.

He said: "This was a nasty incident which has left a number of people with injuries and I know this will cause the community great concern.

"The public can expect to see a heightened police presence in and around Bedworth town centre to provide reassurance while our officers continue to conduct their enquiries.

"We have a man in custody and are not looking for any further suspects in connection with this incident.

"We know that a number of people were in the area at around the time of the incident and that there may be more members of the public who may have been approached or assaulted by the suspect.

"If you were approached by the suspect or may have witnessed the incident, I would urge you to get in touch.

"Any information you may have could really assist with our investigation."

Anyone with information, or with dashcam or phone footage of the Coventry Road and Gilbert Close area between 7.45am and 8.05am, can call 101 quoting incident number 91 of 23 April.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

More Latest News

See more More Latest News

Israel Palestinians

Israel announces resumption of combat in Gaza Strip as truce with Hamas expires

Parts of the UK are set to see 5cm of snow on Friday

Brits to get 5cm of snow in wintry blast as temperatures plummet to -10C, after schools close

The IDF said fighting had resumed

Israel-Hamas restarts as truce deadline expires, after IDF intercepts missile fired from Gaza

Released prisoner

Israeli military confirms release of six more hostages in Gaza Strip

Rishi Sunak will call for an "era of action" on the climate

Sunak to call for 'era of action' on climate at Cop28 - despite watering down green measures at home

Omid Scobie has insisted he never sent out a book including two royals' names amid racism allegations

Dutch translator on Omid Scobie's Endgame insists she was sent manuscript with two royals' names in race row

Lloyds banking group is closing more branches in 2024.

Lloyds group to close 45 branches as Labour pledges to keep banks back on the high street - is your local affected?

Hall and Oates

Hall and Oates row: Judge extends pause on Oates’ sale of stake in business

Hamas has claimed Israel is refusing to take back the bodies of the Bibas family

Hamas releases propaganda video of father of 10-month-old Kfir Bibas saying Israel refuses to take his family's bodies

Police clashed with Legia Warsaw fans

Three officers injured as Polish football fans unleash 'planned and systematic violence' on police ahead of Villa game

William and Kate dazzled on the red carpet as they brushed off Scobie's claims

William and Kate all smiles on red carpet as royals brush aside storm around Omid Scobie's book Endgame

Opec sign

Saudi Arabia extends cut in oil it sends to world in bid to boost prices

Exclusive
An 18-month row over pay, job security and conditions has come to an end, for now

'Provoke us again and we will respond in kind': Mick Lynch issues new threat to government after pay deal halts strikes

Matt Hancock appeared at the Covid inquiry on Thursday

Cummings a 'malign actor' and 'missed opportunities': 11 revelations from Matt Hancock's Covid inquiry appearance

Phillip Hancock

Man executed in Oklahoma over double killing in 2001

Milei has backed his country's claim to the Falklands

Britain 'stands firmly' with Falkland Islands as minister pays visit in fresh warning to Argentina's eccentric president