Man fighting for his life following stabbing in busy Radford street

[dutchman]

A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in a busy shopping street this morning.



West Midlands Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Crampers Field, Radford, at around 11.45am.

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries where his condition is currently being described as serious but stable.

Another man was also being treated for hand injuries.

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 11.45am to Crampers Field to reports of a man who had been assaulted.

“We treated a man for a head and chest injury and he was taken to hospital.”

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “The road has been closed pending a forensic examination of the scene.

“No arrests have yet been made and enquiries are on-going."

Anyone who saw what happened or who has any information that may assist officers should call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

[rebbonk]

Whatever happened to the government promise of getting tough on knife crime?

Far too many carry knives and are prepared to use them.

[dutchman]

Workers describe 'whirlwind' as police swoop on scene of Radford stabbing



A Coventry street has reopened after a man was stabbed and left fighting for his life.

Police taped off Crampers Field, in Radford, on Tuesday after the stabbing in the busy shopping street at 11.45am.

Forensic examiners scoured the scene after paramedics had taken the injured man to hospital with head and chest injuries.

He is said to be in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

Another man was also treated for hand injuries following the incident.

Workers at nearby businesses have spoken of the moment police descended on the street following the stabbing.

One worker who is based nearby said: “I heard a commotion outside but it was over in a flash.

“It was crazy but the police and ambulance were there in a whirlwind and then it was over.”

Another said that they gave themselves two days off for the bank holiday and only knew of the stabbing near to their business after reading about it in the Telegraph.

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing with police urging anyone with information to call officers on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.