Man arrested following stabbings in Birmingham
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and seven counts of attempted murder following a series of stabbings in Birmingham city centre on Sunday, West Midlands Police have said.
A string of knife attacks in the early hours of Sunday left one dead and seven injured.
The victims were stabbed during a rampage spanning some 90 minutes in the city centre, leading police to declare a major incident.
Police said a 23-year-old man had been killed in the attacks, while a man and a woman, aged 19 and 32, suffered critical injuries.
Five other people, aged between 23 and 33, were also injured. They were treated in hospital, with two later being discharged.
In a statement, West Midlands Police said: "The suspect was detained at an address in Selly Oak at around 4am after our detectives worked through the night in a bid to catch the man responsible.
"The 27-year-old remains in police custody for questioning over the knife attacks that shocked the city in the early hours of Sunday morning."
Birmingham Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Steve Graham, said: “Officers worked through yesterday and into the early hours of this morning in a bid to trace the man we believe responsible for these terrible crimes.
“We issued CCTV footage of the suspect and had a strong response from the public. I’d like to thank everyone who shared our appeal and who provided information to the investigation.
“One line of enquiry ultimately led us to an address in the Selly Oak area this morning where a man was arrested.
“Clearly this is a crucial development but our investigation continues. We still need to speak to any witnesses who saw what happened who’ve not yet spoken to us, or anyone who may have video footage or photos of the incidents or the attacker.
“We have a hotline number and a dedicated web page where you can submit information, photos and videos."
A Hotline has been set up for anyone with info. Please call 0800 056 0944.
