Birmingham stabbing LIVE: Armed cops swarm Alum Rock area after incident near school | UK | News
West Midlands Police said: “We arrested a man following the stabbing of another man in Alum Rock this afternoon (Tuesday). “We were called to Bridge Road at 12.06am following reports that another man had been seriously injured.
“As part of our intervention, firearms teams were dispatched to the incident. A 32-year-old man was arrested in connection with the stabbing incident and is currently in police custody.
“A woman also suffered injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening or unaltered… We would appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information, including mobile phone or dashcam footage, to contact us on 101 quoting log number 2105 of 3 March. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”
Detective Superintendent James Munro, of West Midlands Police, said: “We believe this is a contained incident with a man in custody. We are reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to a number of people in the area. But we would appeal to anyone with any information to get in touch.
“We understand how distressing and worrying this incident is and we will have extra officers in the area to reassure the community.”
