One man stabbed and another knocked unconscious in violence near Great Barr pub
A man was stabbed in the chest and another was knocked unconscious today when violence erupted near a Black Country pub.
Both men are in a stable condition after the fight near the Old Horns pub in Great Barr in the early hours.
Police were called shortly before 1am to reports of a 'large fight' near the pub in Queslett Road.
Officers found a 22-year-old local man who had been stabbed in the chest and a 20-year-old man, who also lives locally, had been knocked unconscious.
Both were taken to hospital where there condition is described as stable.
Detective Constable Rich Stanley, from Force CID, said: "Two families have had their Christmas day ruined by the attack, but we're working hard to find out what happened and who is responsible."
The area was cordoned-off while forensic experts conducted their search for evidence.
CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed, witnesses spoken to and house-to-house inquiries conducted.
Anyone with information which may aid Det Con Stanley should call him on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
