A MAN has been arrested following a fatal stabbing in Kingshurst yesterday evening.
The 28-year-old is understood to have been attacked in Hadfield Way and was driven to Heartlands Hospital A&E by a member of the public.
Medics battled to save the man - who had suffered a stab wound to the chest - but he was pronounced dead at just before 9pm.
Police confirmed this afternoon that a 27-year-old man, from the Shard End area, had been arrested in connection with the fatal attack and remains in custody.
The road, which is just off Cooks Lane, is still being searched by forensics officers. The route was closed to traffic because of the police cordon
DCI Caroline Marsh, from West Midlands Police, said "We’re still working to establish exactly what’s happened.
"The victim suffered what is believed to be a serious knife injury and there was nothing that could be done to save his life."
Anyone with information should call officers on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
No comments:
Post a Comment