Teenager injured after attack in Coventry
A 15-year-old boy was riding an e-scooter through a park when he was reportedly approached by someone armed with a zombie knife
Last updated 29th Dec 2025
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was injured in a suspected knife attack near Upper Well Street in Coventry.
The incident occurred at around 5.30pm on 8th November.
A 15-year-old boy reported that he was riding an e-scooter through the park and was approached by someone armed with a zombie knife.
Police say the teenager sustained cuts to his hand while attempting to defend himself before managing to escape.
Officers are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or was in the area at the time to come forward.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a teenager was attacked near Upper Well Street in Coventry.
"A 15-year-old boy reported that he was riding an e-scooter through the park at around 5.30pm on 8 November, where he was approached by someone armed with a zombie knife.
"In trying to defend himself, the teenager received cuts from the knife to his hand, before he was able to escape.
"If you were in the area at the time or witnessed the incident, please get in touch with us.
"You can do so via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting crime reference number 20/436671/25."