Man in hospital after being stabbed in Birmingham

A man has been arrested after a stabbing in Birmingham last night (17 October).

Police were called to reports a man had been stabbed after trying to help a neighbour whose window had been smashed.

The 27-year-old victim was approached by another man and was attacked. He was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition. An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding.

A knife was also recovered. A teenager aged 17, was also arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. Both suspects remain in police custody.

What has West Midlands Police said?

Detective Inspector Junior Stephens from Birmingham Police CID, said: “This was a real joint effort between response officers, the Drones Team, firearms and our dog unit who managed to locate a suspect with 30 minutes of the initial call coming in, after he fled the area.

“The investigation is ongoing and I would encourage anyone with information to get in touch quoting log 5010 of 17 October.”