A man was stabbed and at least 10 others were injured by a lone attacker in Bedworth, Warwickshire.
A 33-year-old man has been arrested while a 20-year-old man is in stable condition in hospital after being stabbed on Saturday morning, Warwickshire police said.
The forces said the suspect was from Bedworth, a town about five miles north of Coventry.
It says he is believed to have passed Coventry Road and Gilbert Close, where he attacked at least 10 people shortly before 8am.
He added that the victims, who have so far been found to have received minor injuries, are assisting officials in their investigation.
DS Rich Simpkins described it as a “nasty incident” and called on everyone else wounded to come out.
“I know this will be of great concern to the community,” he said.
“The public can expect to see an increased police presence in and around Bedworth City Center to provide reassurance as our officers continue to investigate.
Simpkins said police had detained a man and were not looking for other suspects in the incident.
“We know that there were a number of people in the area at the time of the incident and that there may be more members of the public who may have been approached or attacked by the suspect,” he said.
“If the suspect approaches you or you may have witnessed the incident, I would urge you to contact us.
“Any information you may have could really help our investigation.”
Anyone who has information or has a recording from a control camera or telephone in the Coventry Road and Gilbert Close area between 7.45 am and 8.05 am must call 101, citing incident number 91 on April 23.
Details can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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