Double stabbing: Man charged with murder

WEST Midlands Police have charged a man with murder following a double stabbing in Coventry on Thursday (25 Feb).

The incident left 36-year-old Mark Hoof dead and his partner in a serious condition in hospital.

It’s alleged Ryan Willden attacked the pair at his home address in Waveley Road, Coventry, at around 11.20am.

Mr Hoof was pronounced dead at the scene while a woman, aged 46, was taken to hospital with wounds to her neck and leg. She remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Police have said the victim and his attacker were neighbours at the same multi-occupancy address in the Spon End area of the city.

Willden, aged 36, was last night charged with one count of murder and one of attempted murder and is set to appear at Leamington Magistrates Court on Saturday morning.

Detective Inspector Jim Mahon from the Homicide Unit said the scene in Waveley Road will continue to be held for several days for a detailed forensic examination - and that CCTV enquiries are also progressing.

He added: “This is really tragic case...our investigations are moving swiftly.

“I’d like to thank members of the local community who have assisted us in this investigation and provided help at the scene and in providing evidence.

“Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and friends who are clearly devastated at what’s happened. We have assigned a specially-trained family liaison officer to offer them support at this tragic time.”