Police arrest 33-year-old and seek second suspect after one man killed and another injured

A man has been stabbed to death in what police believe was a targeted attack in Leamington Spa.

Warwickshire police were called to reports of two men being stabbed in Tachbrook Road at about 11am on Wednesday. One was pronounced dead at the scene and the other sustained serious injuries and is in a critical condition in hospital.

A 33-year-old man from Leamington Spa has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police said a manhunt was under way for another suspect, last seen about 10 minutes’ drive from the scene.

Ch Supt Ben Smith said: “We understand this will be concerning to the local community and want to reassure the public that we are treating this as an isolated incident at this time as we believe this was a targeted attack with no ongoing risk to the wider public.

“Officers are also trying to locate another suspect believed to be involved in this incident who was last seen at around 11.30am on Emscote Road at the junction with Fosberry Close in Warwick. He is described as a young black male and is believed to have sustained an injury to his leg.”

He said the extent of the suspect’s injuries were not clear. He urged anyone in the medical profession who may have treated the suspect to contact police.

An extensive police cordon was set up at the scene on Wednesday. Locals said the area was popular with students and there were a number of short-term let properties.