Murder suspect remains in custody after Earlsdon stabbing

Police found a man dead and another injured at an address in Coventry



A man who was arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing remains in custody as the investigation continues.

Officers found two men with serious stab wounds at an address on Newcombe Road, Coventry, shortly before 14:00 GMT on Saturday.

A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene while a second man, also in his 50s, suffered potentially life-changing facial injuries and was taken to hospital.

A 51-year-old man, from Coventry, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday and remains in custody for questioning, said West Midlands Police.

A cordon remained in place on Sunday while forensic examinations were carried out.

Officers will be carrying out additional patrols in the area to reassure and support the community over the coming days, a force spokesperson said.

Man charged with murder after city stabbings

A man has been charged with murder after stabbings in Coventry.

Police found two men with serious stab wounds at an address on Newcombe Road, shortly before 14:00 GMT on Saturday.

Anthony Wilson, 50, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the second man, in his 50s, was taken to hospital with potentially life-changing facial injuries.

The West Midlands force said it had since charged James Ritchie, 51, of no fixed address, with murder and attempted murder.

In tribute to Mr Wilson, his family said: "We are profoundly sorry that his life has been taken in his way.

"The tragic circumstances are particularly distressing and we are grateful to learn of the help and support received at the time from his neighbours and friends."

Mr Ritchie was remanded to appear before Coventry Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Man jailed for murder after fatal city stabbings



A man has been jailed for murder after a fatal stabbing in Coventry.

James Ritchie, 52, stabbed Anthony Wilson in the neck at an address on Newcombe Road, Earlsdon in March 2025, where he died from his injuries.

Police called to the incident found another man with serious stab wounds at the address who was also seriously injured by Ritchie, but he survived.

Ritchie, of no fixed address, was charged within days of the attack and, following a retrial, he was convicted of murder and attempted murder on 9 June.

While officers were at the scene of the stabbing, Ritchie handed himself in at Coventry Central Police Station, telling staff "I think you're looking for me... yes, it was me, I did it".

West Midlands Police said that the full motive for the attack remained unknown.

Ritchie was jailed for life in prison with a minimum term of 28 years and four months on 11 June at Warwick Crown Court.