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.
Fortunately, the victim’s injuries were confirmed to be non-life-threatening, and he continues to recover after receiving hospital treatment.
Suspect Mohamed Gawi in Court
Mohamed Gawi, of Egypt Road, Nottingham, has now been charged with:
- Grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent
- Possession of an offensive weapon
- Theft
He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 5 May and has been remanded in custody. His next court appearance is scheduled for 2 June 2025 at Nottingham Crown Court.
The quick arrest followed an intense investigation aided by the city’s extensive CCTV network, with police sealing off Norton Street to conduct a full forensic sweep.
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.
