Suspect 'linked to two new incidents' following attempted murder arrest in Birmingham
“We believe the suspect is linked to the two new incidents which have come to light” - West Midlands Police
Police in Birmingham are appealing for more information after two men were stabbed and a third man attacked in a series of attacks this morning.
Police rushed to Lozells Road before 9am following information that a man in his 30s was stabbed.
Paramedics treated the man at the scene, and he was then taken to hospital with ‘life-threatening’ injuries.
Officers arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.
West Midlands Police said that the force is in the “early stages” of its investigation.
This afternoon the force said: “We believe the suspect is linked to the two new incidents which have come to light.”
Following its appeal earlier, the force is investigating a second stabbing on Finch Road.
This incident happened after 9am, when a 30-year-old man was taken to hospital after receiving life-threatening injuries.
In addition to this, there was an incident where a man was attacked on Witton Road earlier at around 7am.
The man was taken to hospital with injuries but has since been discharged.
Detective Chief Superintendent Ed Foster, who leads West Midlands Police’s Major Crime Unit, said: “We are in the early stages of our investigation. We would appeal for witnesses or anyone with any information including mobile phone or dash cam footage to please get in touch with us.”
The force said a referral to the IOPC following previous contact earlier in the day with the suspect will be made.
In addition to this, there are more police officers in the affected areas this afternoon to reassure people.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log number 1019-100826.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Members of the public can also submit mobile phone or dashcam footage through the West Midlands Police online public portal.