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Investigation launched as man dies on car park of Brownhills Tesco

An investigation is underway after a man died on the car park of a supermarket.

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The man was found on the car park of Tesco in Brownhills. Photo: SnapperSK

Emergency services descended on Tesco in Brownhills after the man in his 50s was found injured on Monday afternoon after receiving reports of a stabbing.

An air ambulance was sent to the scene along with multiple land ambulances and police cars at around 5pm but the man could not be saved.

Cordons were put in place across the car park. Photo: SnapperSK

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said crews found a man in critical condition.

"They administered advanced trauma care to the patient but sadly, despite the best efforts, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased on scene," they said.

Police officers stayed at the car park throughout the evening, with cordons put in place around the superstore on the High Street as detectives started their investigation.

An incident support unit was sent to the car park as officers scoured bushes and bins for evidence and examined some of the cars in the car park.

Police were seen examining some of the cars parked outside Tesco. Photo: SnapperSK

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said officers were now investigating.

"The man, who is his 50s, was found injured and despite the best efforts of medical staff he sadly died at the scene," they said.

Police search bins outside Tesco in Brownhills. Photo: SnapperSK

"His death is currently being treated as unexplained.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact us via live chat on our website or call us on 101 quoting log 3322 of 14 March."

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