Police presence - Wootton Street, Bedworth

Officers are currently in attendance on Wootton Street, Bedworth.

Emergency services were called at around 1.30pm to a report that a woman had received suspected stab wounds.

The woman, aged in her 40s, has been taken to hospital by ambulance. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.

A 38-year-old man, believed to be known to the victim, has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody.

Det Sgt Suzanne Charlton from Nuneaton CID said: “A number of enquiries are ongoing, and this is currently being treated as an isolated incident with no further risk to the wider community.

“If anyone witnessed the incident or has any information, please call Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 187 of 3 April 2021.”

Information can also be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Issued: HCB, Corporate Communications