Third arrest after Nuneaton stabbing
A man in his 40s remains in hospital in a stable condition
Police say a third person has been arrested after a stabbing in Nuneaton on Sunday (January 18).
At around 5.30pm, the Ambulance Service reported to police that a man with stab wounds walking along Gadsby Street.
Officers believe the man, in his 40s, was attacked earlier on Attleborough Road at around 5pm.
He was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds.
His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening and remains in a stable condition
While police carried out initial investigations on Sunday, temporary orders were in place allowing officers to stop and search people and vehicles.
Later that evening, police arrested a 34-year-old man from Nuneaton on suspicion of assault - GBH and a 33-year-old woman on suspicion of assisting an offender.
They have been bailed pending further enquiries.
On Monday evening (19 January) a second man, aged 43 from Nuneaton, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
He remains in custody.
Detective Sergeant Magnus McAuley said: “The man is making good progress and should hopefully recover from his injuries, but I know what’s happened will be concerning for the community.
“We believe the attack to be isolated and have made three arrests so far. We’re pursuing several lines of enquiry as we attempt to identify any other people who may have been involved.
“The public can expect to see a heightened presence over the coming days so please speak to one of our officers if you have any information or questions about what’s happened.
“We know people were in area surrounding Gadsby Street and there may bee others who were approached by the victim or saw the incident in Attleborough Street, so if you have any information, please get in touch.
“Equally, if you have mobile phone, doorbell or dashcam footage of the attack, please come forward and share it with us. It could really help with our ongoing investigation.”