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Police are appealing for information following the incident

A Just Eat delivery rider was stabbed in Kingstanding last night (2 March) as a group of four boys attempted to steal his bike.

The incident happened in Sidcup Road at around 6pm, where the man, in his 30s, suffered a stab wound. Police said his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

A statement from West Midlands Police, read: “We understand the man in his 30s was approached by a group of about four boys who tried to take the bike he was on.

Photo from the scene in Kingstanding last night | Ryan Underwood

“He suffered a stab wound and was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital, where his physical injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

“We understand the offenders left the scene on two motorbikes and without the bike.“Witnesses are being spoken with and CCTV is being retrieved and reviewed as our enquiries continue.”

Forensics teams marked off the areas of evidence around the bike, carrying a Just Eat delivery bag. The bike was covered in brown paper and taped up, then taken away for further examinations. Credit: Ryan Underwood | Ryan Underwood

Detective Sergeant Curt Wilkins, of Force CID, added: “We’re at the early stages of our enquiries and work is on-going to identify the offenders.

“We’d ask anyone who was in the area at the time and has dashcam footage to get in contact with us. And any witnesses who may have information and haven’t yet spoken with officers should also get in touch.”

You can contact the force via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, quoting investigation 20/266627/22, or call 101.Or to remain 100% anonymous, and pass on information without giving your details, speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A Just Eat spokesperson said:“We are deeply concerned to hear about the incident in Birmingham involving a courier delivering on behalf of Just Eat.”

“Courier safety and welfare is of utmost importance for us and our focus now is to provide support to the courier involved

“We are in contact with the responsible authorities and offering our full assistance to help them with their investigation. We urge any witnesses with information about this horrific crime to come forward and contact the police.”

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Kingstanding Just Eat delivery rider stabbed as four boys try to steal bike