A man was stabbed and at least 10 others were injured by a lone attacker in downtown Coventry.
A 33-year-old man has been arrested while a 20-year-old man is in stable condition in hospital after the Bedworth attack, Warwickshire police said.
The other victims were slightly injured and assisted the officers in the investigation.
The forces said they believe the Bedworth suspect was walking on Coventry Road and Gilbert Close, where he attacked at least 10 people shortly before 8 am.
Detective Sergeant Rich Simpkins described it as a “nasty incident” and urged everyone else to show up.
He said: “It was a nasty incident that left a number of people injured, and I know it will be of great concern to the community.
“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.
“We have a detained man and we are not looking for more suspects in connection with this 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.
“If the suspect approached 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, should 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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