Two Coventry men have been arrested as part of an attempted murder investigation over a railway station stabbing.

The men were arrested in connection with the incident in Leamington on April 7.

A teenager was found collapsed with a single stab wound at a taxi rank near the town's station.

It is believed he had been involved in an altercation near Sayer Close as the end of a pedestrian underpass leading to the station.

A spokesman for Warwickshire Police said: "A 20-year-old man and a 24 year-old man, both from Coventry, were arrested on Wednesday (12 June) on suspicion of attempted murder.

"The investigation led by Warwickshire Police remains ongoing.

"The incident happened in the area of Sayer Close near to Leamington Railway Station at around 3pm on Sunday 7 April.

"A 16-year-boy sustained serious injuries and is currently recovering.

"Police would like to appeal to anyone who may have any information to assist the investigation but have not yet come forward to please make contact by calling 101 or attending their local police station."

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

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