Police have launched a murder probe after a man was fatally stabbed in the early hours in Birmingham as the killer is still at large. Kings Heath High Street in a popular suburb in the south of the city is currently closed between Station Road and Queensbridge Road.
West Midlands Police said officers were called to High Street, near the junction with Queensbridge Road, just before 2.25am after a man suffered serious injuries.
He was confirmed dead at the scene, Birmingham Live reports. The force said: “A cordon is currently in place while we carry out investigations into why this happened and who was responsible. We thank everyone for their patience while we do so.”
Bus service NX West Midlands tweeted: “Service disruption due to an incident on Kings Heath High Street. Services 35 & 50 are diverting both directions via Alcester Road, Addison Road, Brook Lane, Yardley Wood Road, Wake Green Road Apologies for any disruption to your journey.”
Anyone with information should contact police via Live Chat on the force website quoting log 255 of April 26, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.