Man in his 40s stabbed to death in Sparkbrook, Birmingham — four arrested

A man in his 40s was fatally stabbed in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, in what police describe as a "targeted attack". Four suspects have been arrested, including one on suspicion of murder.

Fatal stabbing in Sparkbrook as police make four arrests

A man in his 40s was stabbed to death in Walford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, at around 6.20pm on Thursday, according to the Daily Express. West Midlands Police pronounced him dead approximately 40 minutes later, at around 7pm.

Officers arrested a 29-year-old man in the Bristol area on suspicion of murder the following night. Three further individuals were also detained in Bristol on suspicion of assisting an offender. All four suspects are being transported to the West Midlands for questioning.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said the force believes the attack was "targeted" and involved people known to one another. "At this stage, it is believed to have been a targeted attack involving people known to each other," the spokesperson said.

The victim's family are being supported by specialist officers. "Our thoughts remain with them today," the spokesperson added.

Police have not released the victim's name at this stage.

Source: Daily Express