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Man stabbed in chest after row outside Birmingham bar

A 24-year-old man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the chest.

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Police have launched an investigation

Police have launched an investigation following the attack in Birmingham city centre.

The injured victim was found on Lionel Street, near the BT Tower. Detectives said he had been involved in an altercation outside the Revolution Bar on Temple Street before being knifed and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

He remains in hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Inspector James Mahon from the force CID team at West Midlands Police, said: “I am keen to speak to anyone who was in the Jewellery Quarter area of Birmingham this morning and saw what happened.

“The victim was involved in an altercation outside the Revolution bar on Temple Street before the stabbing and I’d like to hear from any witnesses of that incident.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via Live Chat between 8am and midnight, on www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101 anytime.