Appeal for witnesses in connection with Bedworth stabbing incident

Warwickshire Police is appealing for information following the stabbing of a 16-year-old boy on Saturday 9 April.

Officers were called shortly after 10.30pm on Saturday evening to reports of a number of people fighting outside Saunders Hall Working Mens Club, Saunders Avenue, Bedworth.

On attendance, enquiries ascertained that a 16-year-old boy had been taken to hospital with a suspected stab wound to his abdomen. He remains in hospital in a serious condition.

While no arrests have been made, investigations are ongoing and this is being treated as an isolated incident with no wider threat to the community.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could help with enquiries is asked to report this either via our website or by calling 101 quoting incident number 394 of 9 April. In addition, anyone with mobile phone or dashcam footage from inside or outside the club is also asked to contact police. 

Information can also be provided anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.