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Woman suffers 'slash wounds' outside Jester bar in Birmingham

A woman was found with slash wounds following disorder outside Birmingham's Bar Jester nightclub.

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Police cordon off part of the Horsefair after the incident. Picture by @BrumCityWMP

Two arrests have been made after West Midlands Police were called to the gay bar at Holloway Circus around 7am today.

A 41-year-old woman with slash injuries was taken to hospital but her condition is said to be stable.

Two men, aged 25 and 20, were arrested on suspicion of affray and are currently being quizzed by investigators.

A police cordon was put around the area blocking off the footpath to pedestrians.

Birmingham City Police Tweeted: "Serious incident on Horse Fair which is closed to pedestrians at present traffic is flowing and alternative arrangements are in place.

"Update on this morning's incident. Part of Horsefair remains closed following a woman being taken to hospital. She is stable and in the care of medical staff."

Anyone with information should call the force on 101.