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Man in his 40s taken to hospital with stab wounds after pub beer garden attack

A man in his 40s was taken to hospital after being stabbed outside a pub on Saturday night.

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Police investigating after a stabbing at the Old Horns pub. Photo: Ryan Underwood

The front garden of the Old Horns Pub was taped off by police on Saturday evening after the stabbing, at about 7.15pm.

Police investigating after a stabbing at the Old Horns pub. Photo: Ryan Underwood

Forensic officers were seen collecting evidence from the beer garden afterwards. Shattered glass and pieces of clothing were visible on the ground.

Police investigating after a stabbing at the Old Horns pub. Photo: Ryan Underwood

A statement from West Midlands Police said: "We're investigating after a man was stabbed in Queslett Road, Great Barr, at around 7.15pm yesterday.

"A man in his 40s was taken to hospital with injuries which are thankfully not serious.

"Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote 20/489515/23."

A message posted on the pub's Facebook page said it would reopen on Sunday morning, and thanked people for "all the unbelievable messages of support".

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