Two men charged with attempted murder after stabbing...

The victim was found seriously injured in Stoney Stanton Road

A teenager and a young man have been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Coventry. Detectives have been investigating the incident in Stoney Stanton Road at the start of the month.

A man, who has not been identified, was found seriously injured on January 5. Police say he was rushed to hospital although his injuries were not 'life-threatening.'

Investigations have been ongoing and today (January 20) Coventry police confirmed they have arrested and charged two men.

Horeb Mayukua, aged 21 from Hermes Crescent, Coventry, and Leonard Hunte, aged 18 from Aldrich Avenue, Coventry, have both been accused of attempted murder and possession of a blade. The pair appeared before magistrates in Coventry on January 18.

They were both emanded in custody before their next hearing, which is due to be held at Warwick Crown Court on Friday, February 14.

Detective Inspector Sherrie Kimberley, from Coventry Local Policing Area (LPA) issued a message to the community. DI Kimberley said: "I'd like to thank everyone who came forward with information following our appeal for witnesses."