Appeal for witnesses following serious assault – Keresley End ​

Warwickshire Police is appealing for witnesses or information following a serious assault in Keresley End this afternoon.

Emergency services were called at around 3pm to a report of a suspected stabbing at a property on Miners Lane.

A woman in her 40s sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital where she is currently receiving treatment.

A 53-year-old man from Coventry has been arrested on suspicion of section 15 wounding. He is currently in police custody.

The victim and the suspect are believed to be known to each other.

Detective Sergeant Paul Sartoris from Nuneaton CID said: “An investigation has been launched following this incident, and a number of enquiries are ongoing.

“This is currently being treated as an isolated incident with no wider threat to the community.

“Residents in the area may see an increased police presence over the weekend as officers continue to conduct enquiries.

“We know there were a number of people nearby at the time of the incident and would urge anyone who witnessed it to please get in touch.”

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 214 of 25 November 2022.

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

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