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West Midlands Police arrest woman after Coventry stabbing

8/13/2026

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West Midlands Police arrested a 45-year-old woman on suspicion of wounding after a 16-year-old girl was stabbed on Roselands Avenue in Coventry at around 10:10 pm on August 11, 2026.
Paramedics treated the 16-year-old for a serious stab wound and later discharged her from hospital.
Paramedics also treated a 42-year-old woman for minor injuries and later discharged her.
Police called the incident isolated and said officers would increase patrols around Henley Green.

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West Midlands Police arrested a 45-year-old woman on suspicion of wounding after a 16-year-old girl was stabbed on Roselands Avenue in Coventry at around 10:10 pm on August 11, 2026.
Paramedics treated the 16-year-old for a serious stab wound and later discharged her from hospital.
Paramedics also treated a 42-year-old woman for minor injuries and later discharged her.
Police called the incident isolated and said officers would increase patrols around Henley Green.