Handsworth Wood murder: three arrested over the death of Jamie Benbow, 29
Police have named the man who died after being stabbed as Jamie Benbow
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder of a Handsworth Wood man who has been named as 29-year-old Jamie Benbow.
Mr Benbow suffered fatal stab wounds at his home address in Washington Drive on Friday evening. He had managed to alert a neighbour who raised the alarm, but sadly nothing could be done to save him.
Overnight two men, aged 20 and 18, were arrested on suspicion of murder and a 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. They remain in custody.
A cordon remains in place at the property.
Detective Inspector Jim Mahon, from the West Midlands Police homicide unit, said: “Our investigation is continuing at pace and these arrests are a significant step forward, but we still need anyone with information to come forward.
“Our thoughts remain with Jamie’s family at this distressing time.”
A force spokesman added: “You can contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting log 4527 of 21/10. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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