Kevin Phillips' wife arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man stabbed

Julie Phillips, wife of former Premier League striker Kevin Phillips, was arrested and released without charge after a 20-year-old man was found in a critical condition at a house in Lichfield late on Saturday

Posted Tuesday, May 05, 2020 by Marca.com

Kevin Phillips' wife Julie was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and released without charge after a man was stabbed on Saturday evening

The wife of former Premier League striker Kevin Phillips was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the stabbing of a young male.

Julie Phillips, 49, is reported to have broken lockdown rules to visit a group of lads in a two-bed terraced house late on Saturday.

A man, named locally as 20-year-old Aigars Lipentis, was found by paramedics in a criticial condition at the property in Lichfield, Staffordshire, after trouble broke out, according to The Sun.

The mum-of-four was held for two nights and quizzed alongside two 20-year-old men before being released without charge.

It is claimed the men know Kevin and Julie's eldest daughter.

Former Premier League striker Phillips won eight England caps

Julie confirmed to MailOnline she was held for two nights as part of the investigation but is not facing any charges as she stated she was simply a witness to the offence.

She said: "Yes, I was arrested but I have been released. I was a witness."

She refused to say why she was at Reynolds Close, a quiet residential street in Lichfield about five miles from their home, or comment on claims a black Range Rover seized belonged to her.

Kevin Phillips has also spoken about the incident at his home in Rugeley, Staffordshire.

The former Sunderland, Southampton and Aston Villa striker, who won eight England caps, stated she was taking beers to the house.

“Julie was a witness to the incident and she was released without charge.

“As you can imagine, she was very traumatised.

“But as regards to any other suggestions, they are complete nonsense.”

Julie's Range Rover was towed from the scene to be checked by police, whilst she allegedly told officers she had been visiting her mother before stopping at the house.

A neighbour branded the situation "terrifying" after hearing a man screaming.

A man at the party is alleged to have fled and crashed into a Kwik Fit garage over a mile away from the scene.

Nathan Michaels, 19, was charged with wounding with intent and possessing a blade after appearing before JPs on Monday.

He was remanded in custody until June 5.

A spokesman from Staffordshire Police said: "Police have charged a 19-year-old man in connection with a reported stabbing in Lichfield over the weekend.

"Nathan Michaels – of Badgers Bank Road in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands – is charged with wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article.

"He's been remanded in custody until 5 June 2020 following a court appearance on Monday morning (4 May).

"He was the fourth person to be arrested in connection with the altercation in Reynolds Close shortly before 11:30pm on Saturday 2 May.

"Three people – originally arrested on suspicion of attempted murder – have all been released with no further action.

"One of those – a 20-year-old man from Lichfield – was also arrested and released under investigation for an unrelated drugs offence.

"An investigation into the circumstances around the incident are ongoing and the 20-year-old man remains in hospital in a stable condition.

"Anyone with any information should message Staffordshire Police on Facebook or Twitter quoting incident number 891 of 2 May, call 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."