Man seriously injured after stabbing in Coventry park...

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A police cordon has been thrown around the area as the hunt for the attackers gets underway



A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being found stabbed in a Coventry park. Police say that the victim, who has not been identified but is aged in his 40s, was found with stab wounds in Gosford Green Park earlier this morning August 20).

They responded to 999 calls just before 3.10am and he was taken to hospital and a West Midlands Police spokesman said: "He remains in a serious condition."

Now an investigation is underway to find his attacker and police have thrown a cordon around most of the park as they search for evidence and forensics.

"We thank everyone for their patience while we work to establish exactly what happened and why," the West Midlands Police spokesman added. "We'll have increased patrols in the area over the coming days to provide reassurance."

As well as carrying out their investigations at the crime scene, officers are keen to hear from anyone who has any information about the stabbing.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 517 of 20 August," the spokesman added. Details can also be passed on via the independent charity Crimestoppers, which is free to call from a landline and confidential, on 0800 555 111.

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Attempted murder arrest after Coventry stabbing as victim fights for life

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a stabbing in Coventry. The suspect, who has not been identified but is aged 47, was arrested in the city centre yesterday afternoon (August 21).

He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a stabbing in Gosford Green Park where a man was found with 'serious' stab wounds. Medics were forced to give him advance trauma care and he still remains in a serious condition in hospital.

The suspect remains in custody where he is due to be questioned. Investigations are ongoing and Chief Inspector Dave Amos from Coventry Police said: “We want to thank everyone for their understanding and patience while we continue to work to establish exactly what happened and why.

"At this stage, we believe this was an isolated incident without cause for wider alarm in the community. We'll have increased patrols in the area over the coming days in and around St Michael’s Ward to provide reassurance."

The appeal for witnesses continues and anyone who has any information should contact police via Live Chat on the website, or by calling 101, and quote log 517 of August 20.

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Man dies after Coventry park stabbing



A man who was found stabbed in a park in Coventry at the weekend has died, police have said.

Marvin Warmington, 47, was discovered seriously injured in Gosford Green Park, on Binley Road, just before 03:10 BST on Sunday.

He died in hospital on Tuesday. His family described his "infectious energy" and said he was "treasured by all who knew him".

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

West Midlands Police said he remained in custody for questioning.

In a tribute released by the force, Mr Warmington's family said he was "an incredibly loved father, son, brother and uncle".

"We have all been left with a piece of us taken along with him."

Police said the attack was believed to be an isolated incident, although reassurance patrols would continue in the area.

A 47-year-old man has been bailed while investigations continue.

A woman, 35, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has now been released and will face no further action, officers said.

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Murder charge after dad stabbed to death at Coventry park

A Coventry man has been charged with the murder of a dad following a stabbing in Gosford Green Park. Arhin Tutu, aged 21, has been charged over the death of Marvin Warmington on August 20 at the Binely Road open space.

Tutu has been remanded to appear at Warwick Crown Court on Friday, September 1. A West Midlands Police spokesman confirmed that another 22-year-old man has also arrested on suspicion of murder today, August 30.

He remains in custody where he is due to be questioned. Mr Warmington sadly lost his life in hospital on Tuesday, August 22.

He had been fighting for his life after he was found with stab wounds in the park in the early hours of Sunday, August 20.

A familiar name there!

See also: Two teenagers jailed for robbing Warwick University student at knifepoint in Leamington town centre

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Didn't serve his previous full sentence, didn't learn his lesson; hopefully, this time he'll go down for a lot longer.

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Second man charged with murder after park stabbing

A second suspect has been charged with murder after the death of a man found stabbed in a Coventry park.

Marvin Warmington was discovered seriously injured in Gosford Green Park, Binley Road, at about 03:10 BST on 20 August.

The 47-year-old died two days later and his family said he was "treasured by all who knew him".

Momoh Sesay, 22, has been charged with murder and three counts of possession with intent to supply drugs.

He is set to appear at Coventry Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

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Third man charged with murder after park stabbing in Coventry

A third man has been charged with murder after the death of a man found stabbed in a Coventry park.

Marvin Warmington was found with serious injuries in Gosford Green Park, Binley Road, at about 03:10 BST on 20 August, police said.

The 47-year-old died in hospital two days later.

Daniel Israel, 33, of no fixed address, was remanded into custody at Warwick Crown Court on Monday after appearing before Coventry magistrates on Friday.

He is also accused of being concerned with the supply of heroin and crack cocaine and assisting an offender. He is due to appear at the same court on 29 September.

Momoh Sesay, 22, of no fixed address, has been charged with murder and three counts of possession with intent to supply drugs.

Arhin Tutu, 21, from Leicester Street, Bedworth, has also been charged with Mr Warmington's murder.

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Three men guilty of killing 'treasured' dad in brutal Coventry stabbing



Three men have been convicted over the killing of a 'loved' dad in Coventry. Marvin Warmington was brutally stabbed at Gosford Green Park.

Mr Warmington was killed after an argument over drug dealing and the theft of a shared bicycle on August 20, 2023. Police said following the argument the 47-year-old was stabbed in the heart at Gosford Green Park.

Momoh Sesay, Arhin Tutu and Daniel Israel were then seen making off and the murder weapon was found concealed in a bush within Gosford Green Park. Mr Warmington was taken to hospital but sadly died from his injuries.

Officers carried out enquiries and quickly arrested Arhin Tutu, Momoh Sesay and Daniel Israel, with mobile phone conversations showing Israel and Sesay discussing what had happened. In the messages they had referred to the knife, asking if Israel had 'left the ting in the park.'

Texts showed them discussing fleeing to London and describing one another as brothers, with one saying: '...never had a brother but found one in you... I will forever be a gang member.' Messages between Israel and Tutu also showed that they were involved in drug dealing.

Tutu who was arrested with a samurai sword in the waistband of his trousers, failed to comment when interviewed. Sesay denied being the one who stabbed Mr Warmington, whom he referred to as 'Reds.'

Instead, Sesay claimed that he tried to defuse the situation, but failed to explain why his fingerprints were on the knife recovered from Gosford Green Park. Israel claimed when interviewed that he was only a drug user and not a dealer and denied being the one who stabbed Mr Warmington.

Officers searched the address where Sesay lived and found drugs and weighing scales, as well as mobile phones used to sell drugs. All three men had previously pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of drugs and Tutu had pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon, said West Midlands Police.

Today, Sesay, 23, and Tutu, 23, have been found guilty of murder and 35-year-old Israel has been convicted of manslaughter, said West Midlands Police. Sesay, from Coventry, Tutu from Bulkington, and Israel are due to be sentenced on Tuesday, March 26.

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Three jailed over murder of man stabbed in park

Three men have been jailed, two of them for life, for killing a man in a Coventry park in an argument over the theft of a shared bicycle.

Momoh Sesay and Arhin Tutu had both been found guilty of murdering Marvin Warmington after he was stabbed in Gosford Green Park on Binley Road in August 2023.

Sesay was given life with a minimum of 26 years, while Tutu was given life with a minimum of 27 years for murder.

A third man, Daniel Israel, will serve 11 years after he was found guilty of manslaughter.

All three had pleaded guilty to charges of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, and will serve sentences for those offences concurrently.

Sesay, 23 and from Kingsland Avenue, Coventry, Tutu, 22, of Leicester Street, Bedworth and Israel, 34 and of no fixed abode, were sentenced at Warwick Crown Court on Tuesday.

Their victim, Marvin Warmington, was described by his family as "extremely kind and empathetic" and "always smiling."

In a tribute to the 47-year-old they said "he was loved and liked by all who knew him," and the family felt "lost" since his death.

Mr Warmington was stabbed in the heart in the early hours of 20 August 2023 following an argument about the theft of a bicycle, said West Midlands Police.

It was a "senseless and violent act which cost Mr Warmington his life," said Det Sgt Leigh Harrison.

"We hope this conviction will bring some closure to his family following their loss."