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One man dead and another with ‘facial injuries’ after double stabbing in West Midlands

A double stabbing in the West Midlands killed one man and left another with “potentially life-changing facial injuries”, police say.

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West Midlands Police said officers were called just before 2pm on Saturday (March 15) to Newcombe Road, Coventry after two men were found with serious stab wounds inside an address.

A man in his 50s was found dead and the second man, also in his 50s, was found with potentially life changing facial injuries and was taken to hospital.

A police car at the scene on Newcombe Road in Coventry, following a double stabbing
A police car at the scene on Newcombe Road in Coventry, following a double stabbing

The force said a 51-year-old man from the city was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.

A scene is still in place as forensic examinations and other enquiries are carried out.