Murder investigation launched after double stabbing in Wolverhampton

Two men were attacked in Whitmore Reans at 5am, one died at the scene and another was rushed to hospital.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "A murder investigation has been launched after two men were stabbed in the area of Harrow Street, Whitmore Reans in Wolverhampton this morning at 5am.

"One man suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, another man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries."

The spokesman added: "A man in his 20s has been detained. A cordon is in place while investigations are ongoing."

Police have set up two separate forensic tents, one for the murder victim in Harrow Street and another for the seriously injured man in New Hampton Road, and cordoned off several streets in Whitmore Reans.

West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedics gave trauma care to both men. Police officers were already on the scene helping the victim when the ambulance service arrived.

A spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a stabbing in Wolverhampton at just after 5am this morning. Three ambulances, a paramedic officer and the MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic were sent to the scene.

"On arrival, ambulance crews found police officers assisting one patient on Harrow Street and another on New Hampton Road.

"The first patient had sustained very serious injuries. He was given advanced trauma care, but sadly despite best efforts, it was not possible to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene."

The spokesman added: "The second patient had received serious injuries. He too was given advanced trauma care at the location before being taken to hospital on blue lights with the critical care paramedic travelling with the crew."

Student Clever Tamba, aged 38, was diverted from his route to a local community centre.

He said: "I'm not surprised there has been a murder round here.

"There was a shooting a few weeks back and a stabbing.

"With nothing to do for the kids round here I can see a lot more violence happening over the summer."

A father of two from Whitmore Reans, who did not want to be named, said: "I hate it round here, there is way too much violence. I have been here a year and want to leave, I don't want my kids growing up seeing all this violence. I want find somewhere else in Wolverhampton to live."

Tight-lipped PCSOs and constables guarded the cordoned off section of Whitmore Reans where the incident occurred.

A team of plain-clothed detectives arrived at 10.30am and door to door inquiries began in earnest.

One grandmother, who lived within the cordoned off area, said: "I did not hear a thing this morning, when I woke up there was police everywhere.

"I hope I dont know any of the victims, I've lived here for 20 years."

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