[27 MAR 01] CRIMES, FIRES & ACCIDENTS
Teenager's Skull Smashed In Coventry Fight

A Coventry teenager suffered a fractured skull when he was injured in a fight at a city house last night.

Police were called to a house in Belgrave Road, Wyken, after the 16-year-old was hit with an unknown weapon.

He was taken to Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital, and then on to Walsgrave Hospital where he is currently in a serious condition.

Two males, aged 17 and 18 were arrested at the scene and are currently helping police with their enquiries at Chace Avenue police station.

DS Russ Cotton said:

"This appears to be a totally unprovoked attack which has left a young lad with a suspected fractured skull.”

Anyone with who saw anything is asked to contact CID at Chace Avenue on 02476 539040.