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Stabbing probe launched after man injured outside barber shop

An investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed outside a Sandwell barber shop.

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The incident occurred outside Uglyboy Barbers in Oldbury. Photo: Google Street Map

West Midlands Police was called to Uglyboy Barbers on Bristnall Hall Road in Oldbury after reports of a stabbing on Friday afternoon.

A 21-year-old man was found with stab wounds at about 2.15pm and was taken to hospital in a condition not believed to be life-threatening.

The force has released a request for anyone with any information to get in touch by calling 101.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We were called to a shop in Bristnall Hall Road, Oldbury at around 2.15pm yesterday to reports of a man being assaulted.

"A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital with what is believed to be a stab wound.

"His condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

"Officers are in the area conducting enquiries and anyone with information is urged to call us on 101 quoting log number 2677 of March 24."

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