Victim rushed to hospital after he was knifed outside the The Bell Inn pub in Birmingham Road, Coleshill
The stabbing attack took place outside The Bell Inn pub in Birmingham Road in Coleshill (Image: Google)
A man was rushed to hospital after he was stabbed knifed outside a Midland pub.
The stabbing attack took place outside The Bell Inn in Birmingham Road in Coleshill, near Tamworth at around 9.45pm on Friday, September 12.
The victim, in his 20s, suffered serious injuries but was expected to survive.
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A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports of a stabbing on Birmingham Road, Coleshill at 10.08pm on Friday.
“One ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance critical care car attended the scene.
“On arrival, we discovered one patient, a man, who was treated for serious injuries before being taken to hospital.”
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Warwickshire Police said it was investigating and urged witnesses to come forward. The force has also asked for the pub’s premises licence to be reviewed, which could potentially see it closed.
A spokesperson said: “We’re appealing for witnesses or information after an assault in Coleshill at the weekend. At around 9.45pm on Friday, a man in his 20s was stabbed outside The Bell Inn on Birmingham Road.
“The victim sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
“A number of enquiries are currently ongoing and officers are appealing to anyone who was in the pub and may have witnessed or filmed the offence to please come forward.
“Any information can be given by calling 101, quoting incident number 399 of September 12.
“Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”
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The spokesperson added: “An urgent licensing review has also been requested at the location.”