Man in his 20s is stabbed to death in town centre as police launch manhunt for his killer
A man in his 20s was stabbed to death in a city center on Saturday evening as police launched a manhunt for the killer.
Police were called to Queens Road in Nuneaton, Warwickshire at around 9.30pm on June 8 to reports of a stabbing.
The victim was rushed to hospital but later sadly died from his injuries, Warwickshire Police said.
His next of kin have been informed and an autopsy will be conducted in the coming days to determine the cause of death.
Much of Nuneaton town center was cordoned off following the stabbing while officers investigated.
Police officers on the scene after a stabbing in the center of Nuneaton on Saturday evening
Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Katie Reynolds said: ‘Following this tragic incident, a murder investigation is now underway and our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this difficult time, who are being supported by specially trained officers.’
She said no arrests have been made yet, but a manhunt for the killer has been launched.
Ms Reynolds urged anyone who was in the area of Queens Road between 9pm and 9.30pm when the stabbing took place to come forward.
She continued: ‘We recognize the concern this will cause in the local community and would like to reassure the public that whilst no arrests have been made, investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident and our officers are working diligently working to identify who is responsible.
‘There will continue to be an increased police presence in the area as our officers conduct their investigations and a large police cordon remains in place in and around Queens Road, which is likely to cause some disruption, so I would like to thank local people and businesses for their cooperation and patience.’
