Appeal for witnesses continues after teenager stabbed in chest in Leamington

By Nadia Sayed 6th Nov 2026

Local News by Nadia Sayed 5 hours ago

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and information following the stabbing of a teenage boy in Leamington last month.

The incident took place at around 10.25pm on 16 October at the Pump Room Gardens near the bandstand and saw the victim receive a serious injury to the chest, leaving him hospitalised.

A 16-year-old boy who was arrested has now been released on bail with conditions, and an 18-year-old man from Leamington who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has since been released on bail.

A 63-year-old woman from Leamington who was arrested for assisting an offender has also been bailed.

Detective Inspector Ant Episcopo from Leamington CID said: "This was an extremely serious incident and we're continuing to investigate the circumstances.

"We know there were a lot of people in the area at the time and we are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the attack and have not yet come forward.

"We would also like to hear from anyone who has CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from the surrounding area around the time of the incident."

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has video footage, or has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Warwickshire Police on 101, quoting incident 488 of 16 October 2026.