'Staff attempted to save the life of man fatally stabbed outside Sutton Coldfield pub,' venue claims

The Sutton Coldfield pub at the centre of a police investigation into a fatal stabbing claimed staff attempted to save the life of a man stabbed in is car park.

The management team of the Beggars Bush in Sutton Coldfield have posted what it described as an official statement on its Facebook page to customers five days after the incident, which saw a man in his 20s stabbed and later confirmed as having died at the scene in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The pub said it wanted to address the situation, including how it was working with West Midlands Police and how it was utilising its own security team around the pub, while also asking members of the public to refrain from rumours and speculation online.

It also said that staff had attempted to help the victim, using bleed kits, and offered condolences to the family, saying that it would remain closed to allow the family time and space to grieve.

The message read: “Following the recent tragic incident that occurred in our car park, we would like to address the situation and respectfully ask members of the public to refrain from sharing rumours, hearsay or speculation across social media.

“We are working closely with the police and fully cooperating with their ongoing investigation. We ask that everyone allows the investigation to take its course and relies only on verified information rather than unsubstantiated claims circulating online.

“On the evening of the incident, our staff did everything within their power to assist the victim, using the bleed control kit available on our premises in an attempt to save their life.

“Tragically, despite their efforts, the victim could not be saved. Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by this devastating event.

“The safety and wellbeing of our customers have always been, and will continue to be, one of our highest priorities. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously, and our security team carries out searches at weekends as part of our ongoing commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone visiting our premises.

“We fully understand that an incident of this nature has caused considerable concern within our local community. However, we respectfully ask everyone to consider the distress that rumours, speculation and the sharing of unverified information may cause to the victim’s family, friends and those directly affected, as well as the potential impact on the ongoing police investigation.

“Above all, we would like to express our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victim during this incredibly difficult time. No words can ease the pain of such a tragic loss, and our thoughts remain firmly with them.

“As a mark of respect for the victim and their loved ones, The Beggars Bush will remain closed while the family are given time and space to mourn their loss. We feel this is the most respectful and appropriate decision during such a heart breaking time.

“We would like to sincerely thank everyone who has shown understanding, compassion and support throughout this difficult period.

“We kindly ask that the privacy and dignity of the family are respected and that the police are allowed to continue their enquiries without unnecessary speculation.”