Woman stabbed in neck in ‘unprovoked’ Birmingham attack in critical condition

A woman is fighting for her life after being stabbed in the neck in what police believe was an “unprovoked attack”.

West Midlands Police were called to Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, shortly before 9pm on Friday to reports of a stabbing.

The woman, in her 30s, suffered a “serious neck injury” and remains in hospital in a critical condition.

Police arrested a man in his 20s near the scene and he remains in custody.

Detective Inspector James Nix said: “We believe this was an unprovoked attack and we are trying to understand why this happened.

“We will have officers in the area today to continue our investigation and provide reassurance.

“We are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.”

In a statement on Saturday, police added: “A man is in custody following a stabbing in Birmingham last night.

“We were called to Smallbrook Queensway shortly before 9pm following reports of a stabbing.

“A woman in her 30s was taken to hospital with serious neck injuries and remains in a critical condition.

“A man in his 20s was arrested near the scene and is currently in custody.

“Our officers are investigating the scene and we are trying to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.”

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police by calling 101 and quoting log 5503 of 7 November.