Two men arrested after Swallownest stabbing

The incident happened outside Del’s convenience store in Swallownest at around 8pm on Sunday. An 18-year-old man was treated at hospital for suspected slash wounds to his hands and leg.

A second stabbing occurred less than a mile away at around 8.15pm at McColl’s convenience store in Aston. Police were called to reports of a disturbance in the car park.

It is reported that a group of men with their faces covered approached two parked cars and assaulted a 21-year-old man, before leaving the scene. 

The man was taken to hospital, where he was treated for suspected stab injuries to his arm and ribs, police said. 

Both of the men have been released from hospital.

Police are treating the incidents as connected. 

Two men, aged 18 and 20, have been arrested on suspicion of wounding and robbery in connection with both incidents. The men have been bailed as enquiries continue.

Det Chief Insp Martin Tate said: “If anyone has any information they should contact the police via 101 quoting incident 886 of September 23 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."