Shard End murder: West Midlands Police release full statement after man dies at Heath Way shops

Police are appealing for information regarding the murder of a man in Shard End, Birmingham.

Officers announced that they have launched a murder investigation after a man sustained fatal head injuries outside shops in Heath Way, Shard End yesterday (Wednesday, March 15). Emergency services were called to the Heath Way, in Shard End, Birmingham, after the victim was found in a critical condition at 2.55pm.

Paramedics began administering life support to the man but he was confirmed dead at the scene as horrified families with children looked on. Witnesses said the victim, believed to be aged in his 50s, was attacked with a hammer or another weapon for his Rolex watch outside the row of shops.

One onlooker, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “A 50-year-old bloke has been attacked with a hammer or something similar for his Rolex. It was crazy, there were helicopters overhead and dozens of police and ambulances. All this was happening at the end of the school day. There were kids around, its terrible. A blue ten has since been set up. It doesn’t look good.”

West Midlands Police said - full statement

West Midlands Police said: “We were called after a man was found seriously injured after being attacked outside shops in Heath Way, Shard End, just after 2.50pm yesterday (15 March). The man was sadly confirmed dead shortly afterwards and his family have been informed. We’ll be supporting them as much as we can at this deeply devastating time.

“We understand he may have been the victim of robbery but we’re continuing to keep an open mind around the motive for the attack. A cordon remains in place today (March 16) while we carry out extensive enquiries to establish who was responsible.”

There will be an increased policing presence in the area as they review all available CCTV and speak to as many people as possible to assist the investigation. Officers added: “We understand the concerns this will have in the community. We’d ask anyone who can assist our enquiries to contact us.”

You can contact the police via 101, or Live Chat on West Midlands Police website, and quote log 2653 of 15 March.