Further arrest made following Stratford stabbings

Officers investigating after two men suffered stab wounds in Stratford yesterday (Saturday 1 May) have made a further arrest.

Officers responded to a report of an assault at a property in Alcester Road at 1.38am after which two men were taken to hospital with serious stab wounds. Both men continue to recover in hospital.

Following the incident a 51-year-old man from London, a 28-year-old man from Gloucestershire and a 66-year-old man from Stratford were arrested on suspicion of assault. The 28 and 51 year old have both since been released under investigation while enquiries continue and the 66-year-old has been bailed until later in the month while enquiries continue.

This morning, a 27-year-old man from Sutton Coldfield was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary.

Anyone with information that can help officers with their investigation should call 101 quoting incident 28 of 1 May 2021. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Posted by SJC, Corporate Communications