Three men were arrested in connection with the death of a man, who died after being stabbed.

Three men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man who was found with stab wounds.

West Midlands Police said that one man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and the other for assisting an offender after officers acted on information and stopped a car in Staffordshire.

The force said the arrests come after a man died on Friday, three days after being found with serious injuries from a stabbing, and has asked for anyone with any information to get in touch.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “We've arrested three men following the death of another man who was stabbed in Birmingham.

“A man in his 30s died on Friday (28 August) three days after being found with serious injuries in Ashville Avenue, Hodge Hill.

“We started a murder investigation and officers last night acted on information and stopped a vehicle in the Staffordshire area.

“A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of murder and two others for assisting an offender. They are currently in custody for questioning.

“Our enquiries into the stabbing at around 11.50pm last Tuesday remain ongoing and we remain keen to hear from anyone with information.

“There has been an increased police presence in the area since the incident and this will continue.

“Anybody with information or footage which could help our investigation can contact us via 101, or Live Chat on our website, quoting log 6000 of 25 August.

“To stay completely anonymous, call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”