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Man fighting for life after stabbing in Birmingham

A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in Birmingham.

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Police are investigating a stabbing in Birmingham. Pictures: SnapperSK

The incident happened in Wynn Street, Ladywood at around 6pm yesterday.

The victim has undergone emergency surgery.

The offender is believed to have fled from the scene.

Forensics could be seen examining an e-scooter for evidence.

Police are investigating a stabbing in Birmingham. Picture: SnapperSK

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We’ve launched an investigation after a man was stabbed in a Birmingham street yesterday.

"It happened in Wynn Street, Ladywood, at around 6pm.

"A man suffered a serious stab wound to his chest and has undergone emergency surgery in hospital; the 24-year-old remains in a serious condition.

"It’s understood the offender ran from the scene and enquiries are under way to identify the person responsible.

"Officers have carried out house to house enquiries, are examining CCTV and forensics experts have examined the location for evidence. We are following up several lines of enquiry.

"If anyone saw what happened, saw anyone running away or has information about what happened then please get in touch.

"Call us on 101 or message on Live Chat via our website; please quote log 3532 2/7."

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