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Murder suspects released after Darlaston stabbing

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after a brawl near a pub have been released.

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A forensic officer at the scene of the stab attack in Darlaston. Photo: John Kennett

West Midlands Police confirmed two 18-year-old suspects have now been released amid investigations into the fatality.

A 21-year-old man died on Saturday after being stabbed during a fight outside Gabba's Bar, the old Herbert's Park Tavern.

The man, who has not been named, was taken to hospital in a critical condition following the attack in Darlaston at about 11pm last Wednesday. but died in hospital on Saturday.

West Midlands Police spokesman Craig Hughes said: "The two men have been released and investigations are continuing. There is no further update."

Detective Inspector Caroline Corfield, from the force's homicide team, urged anyone who was in the Forge Road or Wolverhampton Street area on Wednesday evening to get in touch.

Two other men arrested in relation to the attack were previously released by police.

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