More arrests following stabbing in Nuneaton

A further two arrests have been made in connection with the suspected murder of a man who was stabbed in Nuneaton.

Tom Ellis, 25, died after the incident outside the Ropewalk shopping centre in Queen’s Road shortly before 9.30pm on Saturday 8 June. 

Two boys aged 16 and 15 were arrested on suspicion of murder overnight. Two boys aged 14 and 15 had previously been arrested on suspicion of murder.

All the suspects are from Nuneaton, and all four remain in custody.

There are still key witnesses we need to speak to, including anyone who was passing through Queens Road between 9:15pm and 9:30pm on 8 June.

Chief Inspector Kris Shore, policing commander for North Warwickshire, said: “We have made significant progress in our investigation having identified four suspects within 72 hours and brought them into custody.

“We have several cordons in place in Nuneaton at the moment while police searches take place.

“We continue to support Tom’s family and keep them updated with the latest developments.

“There are still some key witnesses we need to speak to so if you can help us to identify them, please contact us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information or video footage that could help police with their enquiries can report it by going to the portal here or call CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote Incident 318 of 8 June 2024.

If you think someone you know is carrying a knife, don’t keep it to yourself – contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/fearless.