A 25-year-old man has been charged after a violent stabbing in Radford, Nottingham, left a young man hospitalised and sparked major police action over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Emergency services rushed to Norton Street just after 8.30pm on Saturday, 3 May, following reports of a fight. A man in his 20s was found with a serious stab wound and a stolen mobile phone, according to Nottinghamshire Police.
Detective Sergeant Nigel Malik praised the swift police work, saying:
Thanks to the thorough use of CCTV and strong local policing, we were able to make an arrest quickly, bringing reassurance to the community.
Shock and Reassurance in Radford
News of the stabbing shook the local community, but many residents expressed relief at the fast police action.
One X user posted:
“Good job by Nottinghamshire Police – our streets need to stay safe.”
Cordons remained in place across the weekend to allow officers to complete their enquiries, with police urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
Knife crime remains a top policing priority in Nottingham, with authorities working closely under the Home Office’s anti-violence initiatives and the Ministry of Justice’s tougher sentencing guidelines for knife offences.
How to Help
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 780 of 3 May 2025.
Alternatively, you can report anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
