Murder investigation launched after man dies following stabbing on Birmingham street
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died after being stabbed.
West Midlands Police has launched the appeal after confirming a man in his 20s had died after being seriously injured in the incident on Bridge Road in Alum Rock on Tuesday.
The force said a 32-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the stabbing and remained in police custody.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "A man has died following a stabbing in Alum Rock earlier today (March 3).
"We were called to Bridge Road at 12.06pm following reports a man had been seriously injured. We can now confirm that a man in his 20s has sadly died.
"A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing and remains in police custody.
"A woman also sustained injuries not believed to be life threatening or changing. A number of firearms officers, uniformed and plain clothed, attended the incident today. Their deployment is routine when responding to a serious incident where a weapon has been used in a public place.
"The incident is not being treated as terrorism related."
Detective Superintendent James Munro from West Midlands Police, said: “Our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this time.
“We believe this to be a contained incident with a man in custody. We are reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to a number of people in the area. But would appeal to anyone who has any information to get in touch.
“We understand how deeply distressing and concerning this incident is and we will have extra officers in the area to offer reassurance to the community.”
