Man has emergency surgery after stabbing in Birmingham

It happened in the Ladywood area

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 3rd Jul 2021

Police have launched an investigation after a man was stabbed in a Birmingham street.

It happened in Wynn Street, Ladywood, at around 6pm yesterday evening.

A man suffered a serious stab wound to his chest and has undergone emergency surgery in hospital.

The 24-year-old remains in a serious condition.

It’s understood the offender ran from the scene and enquiries are underway to identify the person responsible.

Officers have carried out house to house enquiries, are examining CCTV and forensics experts have examined the location for evidence.

They've told us they're following up several lines of enquiry.

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