Police were called to reports of a man with knives on Roseberry Avenue in Coventry
A man has been arrested after a man ‘with knives’ was reported to police in Coventry. He was apprehended at Park Edge Family Hub on Roseberry Avenue.
Police responded to the incident, which is alleged to have happened on Roseberry Avenue at around 10.40am on Thursday (May 28). He was arrested inside Park Edge Family Hub, where Bell Green Nursery is located.
Paramedics attended the scene and discovered the man had suffered serious injuries and he was taken to University Hospital Coventry (UHCW).
No other injuries were reported, and the knives were seized. Police confirmed that the man has been discharged from UHCW and taken into custody for questioning.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “We responded to reports of a man with knives on Roseberry Avenue in Coventry at around 10.40am yesterday (May 28).”, reports Coventry Live.
“He went into a nearby building and was arrested a short time later on suspicion of possessing a bladed article. No one was injured, and the knives were recovered.”
West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to an incident at an address on Roseberry Avenue in Coventry at 11.37am. Crews found a man who they treated for serious injuries before he was conveyed to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.”
A spokesman for Bell Green Nursery said: “We would like to stress that at no point did the individual enter the nursery or have any contact with any of the children, staff, or families within our setting.
“As a precaution, our team followed all appropriate safeguarding and lockdown procedures, and children remained safe and well throughout. Parents were informed of the situation, which was resolved within approximately 40 minutes.
“We are incredibly proud of our staff for their professionalism and calm response, and we would like to thank parents for their understanding and cooperation during the incident. Thank you for your continued support.”
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