A 33-year-old man has been arrested after a series of assaults in a town centre. One man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after being stabbed, while another 10 people suffered minor injuries.
The series of assaults took place in Bedworth, Warwickshire, at around 8am this morning (Saturday April 23). CoventryLive reports that one man was left 'covered in blood' following the incident and that victims are helping police with their investigation.
Warwickshire Police say that a man walked along Coventry Road and then Gilbert Close assaulting a number of members of the public. The man who was reportedly stabbed remains in hospital in a stable condition, while the arrested man currently remains in police custody.
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A shopkeeper in the area said: "A man assaulted people coming from town and supposedly kicked a man's dog. I heard he pulled a pair of scissors on staff inside a shop and then police Tasered him and arrested him.
"One of our customers was going into the town, the man had a go at him, then they came back up here covered in blood."
Warwickshire Police Detective Sergeant Rich Simpkins said: "This was a nasty incident which has left a number of people with injuries and I know this will cause the community great concern. The public can expect to see a heightened police presence in and around Bedworth town centre to provide reassurance while our officers continue to conduct their enquiries.
"We have a man in custody and are not looking for any further suspects in connection with this incident. We know that a number of people were in the area at around the time of the incident and that there may be more members of the public who may have been approached or assaulted by the suspect.
"If you were approached by the suspect or may have witnessed the incident, I would urge you to get in touch. Any information you may have could really assist with our investigation."
Any witnesses or anyone who was approached by the suspect is asked to report this by calling 01926 410111 quoting incident number 91 of April 23. In addition, anyone with mobile phone or dashcam footage of the Coventry Road and Gilbert Close area between 7.45am and 8.05am this morning is also asked to get in touch.
Information can also be provided anonymously to independent charity Crimestopers on 0800 555 111.
