One man dead and another left with 'potentially life-changing facial injuries' following Coventry double stabbing

16 March 2025, 11:46 | Updated: 16 March 2025, 12:44

Newcombe Road, Coventry.
Newcombe Road, Coventry. Picture: Google Maps

One man has died and a second has been left with "potentially life-changing facial injuries" following a double stabbing in Coventry.

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West Midlands Police confirmed officers were called to Newcombe Road just before 2pm on Saturday after reports of two men with serious stab wounds at a residential address.

A man in his 50s was confirmed dead at the scene, with a second man, also in his 50s, found with "potentially life-changing facial injuries" and was later taken to hospital.

The force said a 51-year-old man from the city has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.

Police car at an incident
Police car at an incident. Picture: Alamy

A scene is still in place as forensic examinations and other enquiries are carried out.

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In a statement, West Midlands Police added: "A scene is still in place as we carry out forensic examinations and other enquiries.

"Officers will be carrying out additional patrols in the area to reassure and support the local community over the coming days and we urge anyone with concerns or information to contact us."

It comes as a thief has been jailed for life after murdering a "hard-working" Amazon delivery driver who was trying to stop his van from being stolen in Leeds.

Mark Ross will serve a minimum term of 30 years after killing Claudiu Carol Kondor, 42, who was clinging onto the van.

Ross had climbed in while Mr Kondor was out delivering a parcel, deliberately crashed into a stationary Mini to knock him from the vehicle.