Murder probe launched as man stabbed to death in 'targeted' Wolverhampton attack
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in Wolverhampton.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Carter Road in Whitmore Reans at around 7am this morning.
The victim, who has yet to be formally identified, was found in the street having suffered multiple stab wounds.
Police believe the man was targeted and are keen to speak to witnesses who saw a grey Audi leaving the scene moments after the attack.
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Despite the efforts of medical crews the man, who is in his 30s, was pronounced dead in hospital shortly after 8am.
Officers have cordoned off Carter Road for a forensic examination of the scene to take place.
A police spokesman said no arrests have been made, but officers are following up several lines of enquiry and 'working at pace to close-in on the person thought to be responsible'.
Anyone who was in the area at the time and thinks they may have seen anything which could assist police is asked to call 101 as soon as possible.
Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw a grey Audi A3 speeding away from the scene soon after the stabbing.
Detective Inspector Jim Munro, from West Midlands Police CID, said: "We believe this assault was targeted and I would like to reassure the community that there is no risk to the wider public.
"Finding the killer is the absolute priority for me and my team right now and there is lots of work going on behind the scenes to get that person in custody as quickly as possible."
Alternatively information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Meanwhile a teenager is critically ill in hospital after being targeted in a stabbing in Birmingham on Friday evening.
The 19-year-old, who underwent emergency surgery after turning up at A&E with a serious stab wound to his chest, is thought to have been stabbed after a 30-man brawl in the Malvern Hill Road area of Nechells at around 7.40pm.
Two 20-year-old men have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and continued to be quizzed by police on Saturday afternoon.
Police are unsure of the motive behind the stabbing and have urged any witnesses to come forward.
