Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and others granted bail following Hillmorton stabbing

Five people have been bailed and a further arrest made as part of the investigation into a stabbing in Hillmorton. after a man was seriously injured in Rugby on Sunday (7 February).

On Sunday, February 7, police and emergency services were called to Balcombe Road at around 12.20pm where a man in his twenties was found to have sustained stab wounds.

Last night a sixth arrest was made - a 19-year-old man from Coventry on suspicion of attempted murder

A 21-year-old man from Rugby arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Sunday has been bailed until early March.

A 15-year-old boy and 19-year-old man - both from Rugby - arrested on suspicion of attempted murder have been bailed until next month pending further enquiries.

A 43-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man – both from Rugby – arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have been granted bail until early March.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident and are keen for witnesses to come forward as part of their ongoing enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Jon Belcher from Warwickshire Police CID said: “I understand this incident, which was a horrific attack in broad daylight, has caused a great deal of alarm in the local community.

“We are continuing to carry out enquiries and provide reassurance in the area but we’d really like to hear from two female witnesses who stopped at the scene.

“We believe they gave details of a vehicle that was seen in the area at the time but they have not yet spoken to us. If you were those women, please call or get in touch with us.”

Any other witnesses, anyone with dash cam footage or further information should call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting incident number 120 of 7 February 2021.