A MAN has been detained after stabbings in Bedworth town centre.
The 33-year-old has been held under the Mental Health Act following an assessment.
Police were called to the incident which happened around 8am on Saturday when a man who was walking along Coventry Road and then Gilbert Close assaulted several members of the public.
A man in his 20s suffered stab wounds and it later emerged another man and a woman were also treated for similar injuries.
Ten other victims suffered minor injuries during the incident.
The man – who is from Bedworth – was arrested in connection with the incident and taken into custody.
Officers from Bedworth Safer Neighbourhood Team carried out patrols throughout the weekend.
Det Sgt Rich Simpkins said: “This was a nasty incident which has left a number of people with injuries and I know this will cause the community great concern.
“We know that a number of people were in the area at around the time of the incident and that there may be more members of the public who may have been approached or assaulted by the suspect.”
Officers have urged anyone else injured and witnesses to contact them on 101 or Crtimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
