Detectives investigating an alleged stabbing in Gedling that led to a man being charged with attempted murder have now charged a second suspect.
A man was stabbed multiple times outside Co-op in Westdale Lane, at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, May 6.
The victim – a man in his 30s – was left with serious injuries following the attack and spent two weeks in hospital.
Simon McHugh, of Harrogate Road, Carlton, was arrested the day after the attack and charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place in connection with the incident.
Additionally, the 46-year-old was charged with burglary and theft of a motor vehicle after car keys and a car were stolen from an address in Burton Joyce hours after the Gedling incident.
He was further charged with six separate offences relating to incidents in Derbyshire on May 5, 2025. They include two counts of false imprisonment, assault by beating, possession of a knife blade in a public place and two counts of making threats to kill.
He remains in custody awaiting court proceedings.
A second person has since been charged in connection with the stabbing investigation.
Paige Tomlinson, of Jessops Lane, Gedling, has been charged with conspiracy to commit kidnap and two counts of perverting the course of justice.
The 34-year-old is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today (August 1).
Detective Constable Gemma Patterson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “These are serious matters and I hope our response in locating, arresting, and charging these suspects provides reassurance to the victim and wider community.
“This has been a complex investigation and I am pleased we have been able to bring charges against a second suspect.
“I hope this sends a clear message that crimes of this nature will not be tolerated and we will do everything possible to establish the facts and place suspects before the courts.”
