Murder probe: More arrests
A Leamington attack arrested. TEENAGER has been double injured stabbing in the
hospital The 18-year-old following the was incident taken to in Tachbrook Road onJanuary 17 in a “critical” condition.
Officers have now revealed he has been arrested in connection with the incident.
The teen, from Birmingham, is the third person to be arrested following police investigations.
A 33-year-old man from Leamington and a 17-year-old from Coventry have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
They both remain in police custody.
A blue tent was erected in the street, which had been cordoned off by police officers.
Forensic investigations were seen getting underway.
The road remains closed today yesterday.
An update from Warwickshire Police said: “A man who sustained injuries in the initial incident and was taken to hospital, an 18-year-old from Birmingham, has been arrested in connection with this incident and is in police custody.
“This takes the total number of arrests to three at this time.”
Chief Superintendent Ben Smith from Warwickshire Police reassured people in the town that extra patrols would be put on.
He said: “We recognise that this incident will have shocked the community of Leamington and I would like to reassure the public that we will do everything in our power to bring those responsible to justice.”
He added: “We continue to appeal for witnesses and would really like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, has CCTV or dash cam footage of the area at around the time of the incident, or may have seen something suspicious.
“Any information you might have, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, could be vital to our investigation so I would urge you to get in touch.
“We will remain in the area over the coming days to conduct enquiries and provide reassurance, and if anyone has any concerns please do speak with an officer.
“Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and friends at this difficult time.” Anyone with any information is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 137 of 15 January 2020.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.