Man dies after reported assault in Birmingham City Centre

A 34-year-old has been arrested, and released on Police bail

Stephenson Street, Birmingham
Author: Seb CheerPublished 1st Aug 2021
Last updated 1st Aug 2021

Police in Birmingham are investigating after a man who was reportedly assaulted has died.

The 33-year-old was seriously injured in Stephenson Street just before 2am yesterday morning (31 July). He later died in hospital.

A 34-year-old man was arrested a short time after the incident, on suspicion of assault.

He has been released on Police bail while a forensic post-mortem examination takes place, subject to strict conditions.

Detective Inspector Jim Mahon, from West Midlands Police's homicide unit, said: “Tragically a man has lost his life and we are studying CCTV and speaking to witnesses to establish what led up to the attack.”

"Anyone with information who has not spoken to police should contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 quoting log 331 of 31/7."

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