Police continue to appeal for witnesses to stabbing at Leamington park

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to a stabbing at a Leamington park to come forward.

The incident, in which a teenage boy suffered a serious stab wound to his chest, happened near the bandstand at the Pump Room Gardens on Friday October 16 at about 10.25am.

The victim required hospital treatment.

A 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man, who were both arrested, have now been released on bail with conditions.

An 18-year-old man from Leamington, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, has since been released on bail.

A 63-year-old woman from Leamington, who was arrested for assisting an offender, has also since been bailed.

Det Insp Ant Episcopo from Leamington CID said: "This was an extremely serious incident and we’re continuing to investigate the circumstances.

"We know there were a lot of people in the area at the time and we are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the attack and have not yet come forward.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who has CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from the surrounding area around the time of the incident."

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has video footage, or has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Warwickshire Police on 101, quoting incident 488 of 16 October 2026.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through the website https://crimestoppers-uk.org/