Paramedics treated the victim at the scene before he was taken to hospital by air ambulance

A man in his 30s has been airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in Birmingham this morning.

Police were called to Lozells Road shortly before 9am on Monday (August 10) following reports that a man had been stabbed.

Paramedics treated the victim at the scene before he was taken to hospital by air ambulance.

A 31-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody while officers continue their investigation.

Chief Superintendent Ed Foster, who leads West Midlands Police’s Major Crime Unit, said officers were in the early stages of their investigation and urged anyone with information to come forward.

“We would appeal for witnesses or anyone with any information including mobile phone or dash cam footage to please get in touch with us,” he said.

Police said they understood the incident would be distressing for people living in the area. Additional officers will be carrying out patrols in the community today to provide reassurance.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log number 1019-100826.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Members of the public can also submit mobile phone or dashcam footage through the West Midlands Police online public portal.