TWO TEENAGERS have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a suspected hammer attack in Warwick.
The victim – a 17-year-old boy – remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital following the incident in Tapping Way on Saturday (September 16) at around 3.50pm.
The boy sustaiined a serious head injury following the attack.
Police were called at around 4.50pm to reports that the boy had collapsed a short distance away in Coten End.
Paramedics administered first aid at the scene before taking him to hospital by ambulance.
The victim’s next of kin has been made aware.
A 16-year-old boy and 18-year-old man – both from Leamington – have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Anyone who can help police with their investigation should go to www.warwickshire.police.uk/report or call 101. Alternatively, to remain anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Quote incident 291 of 16 September 2023.
