A man has died, and another has sustained “potentially life-changing facial injuries” following a double stabbing in Coventry, West Midlands Police have confirmed.
Officers were called to a property on Newcombe Road just before 2 p.m. on Saturday, where they discovered two men suffering from severe stab wounds.
One man, in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second man, also in his 50s, was rushed to the hospital with serious facial injuries that police described as “potentially life-changing.”
A 51-year-old man from Coventry has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.
West Midlands Police stated that forensic examinations and investigations are ongoing, with a police presence remaining at the scene.
“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,” the force said in a statement.
The investigation continues, and authorities are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant information to come forward.
