Warwick stabbing: Teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after attack at university halls

a 19-year-old was taken to hospital following the attack

Two teenagers have been arrested following the stabbing (University of Warwick)

Two teenagers have been arrested following a stabbing in Coventry, Warwickshire police has confirmed.

Police were called at 4.32pm on Wednesday to reports that a man had been stabbed at a Warwick University halls on Scarman Road.

Officers attended and found a 19-year-old man with stab wounds. The teenager was taken to hospital where his injuries are not considered to be life threatening.

An 18-year-old man from Kings Langley, Hertfordshire and an 18-year-old woman from London have both been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Detective inspector Cawail Wong from Warwickshire Police CID said: “This was a serious incident in which a young man has suffered stab wounds. I would appeal to anyone with information about it to contact police.”

He asked anyone with information on the incident to contact Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident 276 of 17 November 2021.

A spokesperson from the University of Warwick said: “We want to reassure those concerned by a continued police presence around Sherbourne that there is no danger to students or staff. We can confirm an incident has taken place that has since concluded.

“Police officers remain on site as part of an investigation following the incident, as do members of Warwick staff. If you need any assistance please speak to the Community Safety team.”

The spokesperson added that residents of Sherbourne accommodation were evacuated last night and provided with alternative accommodations and will be returning to their residencies later today following Warwickshire Police leaving the site yesterday evening.