Murder investigation underway after man found in car in Birmingham

He was found injured in Saltley just after midnight, and died a short time later

Wright Road
Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 19th Feb 2022

A murder investigation is underway in Birmingham after a man was found seriously injured in a car.

Police were called to Wright Road in Saltley by ambulance crews just after midnight, and the man, who was in his 20s, died a short time later.

Detectives are speaking to people nearby and are trying to determine CCTV cameras that may have captured footage.

Detective Inspector Michelle Thurgood, from West Midlands CID, said: "We're at the early stages of this investigation and our thoughts are with the man's family.

"We are working to find out what happened and a large number of officers are at the scene and in the area to establish the facts.

“Anyone who saw anything or has dashcam, CCTV or doorbell camera footage from around the time of the incident, should please let officers at the scene know or call us on 101.”

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